Career
On February 4, 1917 while serving with Number. 16 Squadron Royal Air Force Massey was wounded and his observer killed by Werner Voss. He was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force during World World War World War II After being captured by the Germans, Massey became the Senior British Officer at Stalag Luft III. After Massey"s death, a memorial service in his honour was held on 22 May 1976 at Street Clement Danes Church.
Massey was the basis for the character Group Captain Ramsey in the film The Great Escape (who also walks with a stick), played by actor James Donald.
