Comete Line Impact
Andrée de Jongh personally escorted 118 Allied airmen to safety. Her escape line safely delivered over 800 Allied airmen out of Nazi occupied territory. "The Comete Line not only saved lives, and returned valuable men to England to fight again, particularly aircrew, but it also demoralized the intelligence organizations of the German army and air force."-WW2 ELMS Newsletter Andree’s Stand Andrée risked her life for others. She once stated "When the war was declared I knew what needed to be done. There was no hesitation. We could not stop doing what we had to do. We knew what the cost was. Even if it was at the expense of our lives, we had to fight until the last breath.” Andrée literally climbed mountains to save others. "The Comet Line was credited with rescuing more than 700 airmen, of which Ms. de Jongh was said to have led 118 to safety."-Washington Post Staff Writer Andrée bravely stood up to the Nazis. "I remember Dedee's absolute hatred and contempt of the Germans holding us. She made a mockery of them, laughed at them. She was utterly fearless."- Stan Hope 540 (PRU) Squadron RAF |
Bob Frost expresses how well the Comete Line cared for him.
Bob Frost explains that the members of the Comete Line risked their lives for the airmen they assisted.
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This slideshow features some of the airmen Andrée saved through her Comete Line:
Picture source: The Comet Network Comet Escaping Line.
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"Talking with Dedee on the backstep of the Farmhouse at Beddegainberri before we crossed the Pyrenees, I asked her why she did such work, she replied simply 'because it has to be done'. Her commitment to freedom, 'Comete', and her concern for others '37 years nursing Lepers' was total. She changed the course of my life." -A/Gunner B Frost, 150 Squadron, RAF, Comete Evader no. 65, Crossed River Bidassoa night of 05, October 42.
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