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When the BBC sent the message "It's raining in the mountains" (which indicated that the airmen were safe on Shetland), there was a run-up to the party in Botnahytto, Haldor said.
Members of the plane's crew, some with their family members, have visited the area several times, and have visited the cabin and seen the Canadian flag there, which for many has been a very emotional experience.
History company Canadian Military Heritage says of the event: "It is undoubtedly a unique event in the history of the Canadian Air Force in World War II".
English war historian Graham Pitchfork has written about this story for the National Archives, in a book called "Shot down and on the Run".
Members of the plane's crew, some with their family members, have visited the area several times, and have visited the cabin and seen the Canadian flag there, which for many has been a very emotional experience.
History company Canadian Military Heritage says of the event: "It is undoubtedly a unique event in the history of the Canadian Air Force in World War II".
English war historian Graham Pitchfork has written about this story for the National Archives, in a book called "Shot down and on the Run".
Back Row, Left to Right: Harvey "Red" Firestone, Ken Graham, George Grandy
Front Row, Left to Right: George F, Deeth, Gord Biddle, Maurice Neil