The British Airmen are captured by the Communist Resistance, having escaped in the German officers' uniforms.
René waits for the plane to drop the German uniforms, but it lands and a tailor is on board.
For his part in the operation, René is sentenced to be executed by firing squad, but Colonel Von Strohm has a plan to ensure his survival.
After celebrating his birthday at the cafe, Colonel Von Strohm is captured by the Communist Resistance, along with Captain Geering.
They all escape and meet the plane with the forged painting of the Fallen Madonna, but it inevitably gets mixed up with the original.