Norman Sailes
Norman Sailes | |
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| Born | 25 June 1920 |
| Died | 27 December 2012 (aged 92) |
| Notable work | Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross |
William Norman "Tiny" Sailes (25 June 1920 – 27 December 2012) was a Fleet Air Arm pilot of the Second World War who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his part in the attack on the German U-boat base at Kilbotn in Norway on 4 May 1945. The attack was the last British air raid of the war.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Family celebrates life of Cheshire born Fleet Air Arm flier". 17 January 2013.
- ^ Lt-Cdr Norman Sailes. The Telegraph, 14 January 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ On this day 4 May 1945. Fleet Air Arm Officers Association, 4 May 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
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