where can i find information about RAF pilots shot down and hidden during WW2 ?

Question

Time ago I visited the cemetery of my grandmother's village ( Rosegaferro fraction of Villafranca, Verona , Italy ), and on the grave of 2 of my relatives i noticed a Raf medal, I don't remember exactly the name of the medal, but I argued that they must had hidden a RAF shot down pilot(s) in their farm. ( something like Royal Air Force pilots recovery service or so...)
I would like to know more about this, who was the pilot(s), what airplane he piloted, when he was shut down, if he managed to return home safe....
Where can I find these informations? who can I ask?

Answer 1

I was unable to locate anything regarding RAF pilots rescued in Italy during WWII, however you might want to try asking your question at this web site:


http://www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk/forum2/index.php?topic=261.0

Good luck in your search, cheers!

Answer 2

There were hundreds of RAF pilots and crew who were shot down over Italy. The following links will help you in your search.

ROYAL AIR FORCES ESCAPING SOCIETY

http://www.rafinfo.org.uk/rafescape/

http://www.christopherlong.co.uk/oth/rafes.html

http://www.escapelines.com/

You will find email contacts. You need to get digital photos of the gravemarkers and medals.

Good luck!