His war began in the sky long before he ever faced a prison wall. Courage brought him into combat, but defiance carried him far beyond it.
As a young pilot in the British Royal Air Force, Peter Tunstall learned to fly with equal parts skill and mischief. He wanted to serve and protect his crew, never imagining he would become one of the war’s most determined prisoners.
Bombing missions tested his nerve, yet captivity challenged him even more. Tunstall pursued each escape with bold creativity, revealing the thin line between playful resistance and life altering danger.
Praised by Kirkus Reviews, the New York Post, and other outlets, The Last Escaper offers a vivid, human account that stands out among World War II memoirs.