In article , Cub Driver
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And the Swiss did shoot down German aircraft sent by Goering to
'demonstrate' over Swiss territory.

More often they refueled errant German aircraft and sent them on their
way, while they several times shot down American aircraft that were
battle-damaged and obviously looking for a place to land. More than
1,000 U.S. airmen were interned in Switzerland, and more than a few
had been shot down by the Swiss. To the best of my knowledge, no
German airmen were so interned. See "Shot From the Sky" by Cathryn
Price www.warbirdforum.com/captivit.htm

Just read the jacket blurb - most surprised the Swiss did not seem to
take account of possible retribution once it was clear the allies would
win.

Indeed, Swiss brutality toward their American (and a few British)
prisoners is an interesting commentary on the perils of being a
captive, apropros the current scandal in Iraq. Prisons are Bad Things
for those inside them.


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