Discover the incredible, true World War II story of Squadron Leader WPF “Patsy” Treacy, a legendary Irish RAF fighter pilot from Saggart, Dublin. In this episode, his nephew William shares a deeply personal look into a real-life “Boys’ Own” adventure. Sourced directly from verifiable public records, military archives, and personal family documentation shown throughout the episode, we trace Patsy’s journey from a young Dublin man joining the RAF 74 “Tiger” Squadron to becoming an elite fighter pilot thrust into World War 2 action flying Spitfires.
Watch to see how Patsy survived being shot down twice in just three days, escaped German custody on three separate times, and executed an epic 7-month evasion across occupied France, Spain, and Portugal to make it back to England to replace Wing Commander Douglas Bader at the 242 Squadron flying Hawker Hurricanes. Watch below.
Irish Skies Pod – Squadron Leader WPF “Patsy” Treacy
