Post War Career
After being demobbed in 1946 Philpot resumed his career in the food industry eventually becoming chief executive of Findus the frozen food company. He later became managing director of Remploy. He also served as chairman of the RAF Escaping Society.
In 1950 Philpot wrote an autobiography of his experience as a prisoner of war and escapee, he called the book Stolen Journey and it was illustrated by Ronald Searle.
Oliver Philpot was an active member of London Rowing Club, Putney, London. He rowed the Boat Race course from Putney to Mortlake until his 70s. His ashes were scattered on the Thames at Putney.
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