Colditz Cock
The Colditz Cock was a glider built by British prisoners of war during World War II for an escape attempt from Oflag IV-C (Colditz Castle) prison camp in Germany.
| Colditz Cock | |
|---|---|
| The only known photograph of the original "Cock" glider taken on 15 April 1945 by Lee Carson, one of two American newspaper correspondents assigned to the task force which captured the castle. | |
| Role | Glider for prison escape |
| Manufacturer | Inmates of Oflag IV-C |
| Designer | Bill Goldfinch, Jack Best |
| First flight | Never flew |
| Retired | 1945 |
| Primary user | Allied PoWs |
| Number built | 1 |
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