Les Munro
New Zealand air force squadron leader
Squadron Leader John Leslie (Les) Munro CNZM, DSO, QSO, DFC, JP (born 5 April 1919[1] – 4 August 2015)[2] was the last surviving pilot of the Dambusters Raid of May 1943.[3]
Les Munro CNZM, DSO, QSO, DFC, JP | |
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 HM King George VI visits No 617 Sqn RAF. Les Munro (right) | |
| Occupation | Pilot |
Munro was born in Gisborne, New Zealand. He died on 4 August 2015 in Tauranga, New Zealand at the age of 96.[2]
References change
- ↑ J.N. Houterman. "Royal New Zealand Air Force Officers 1939-1945". Unithistories.com. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Zealand Stuff, Les Munro, last surviving Dam Buster dies
- ↑ Palmer, Rebecca; Watson, Mike (2 September 2006). "Dambuster has faith in Jackson". The Dominion Post. Retrieved 28 September 2007.[permanent dead link]
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