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Les Munro a 'Remarkable man' has died who is know as the "Last surviving Dambusters pilot", dies at the age of 96.
John Leslie Munro CNZM, DSO, QSO, DFC, JP was the last surviving pilot of the Dambusters Raid of May 1943.
Les Munro died on today morning in hospital in Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty in his native New Zealand. This leaves only 2 other survivors of bombing raids on Germany’s Ruhr dams George “Johnny” Johnson, from the UK and Canadian Fred Sutherland.
Les Munro and crew on bouncing bombs caused catastrophic flooding in the Ruhr valley, destroying hydroelectric power stations and factories. More than 1,600 people on the ground are thought to have been killed.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said
"Really sad to hear of Les Munro's death, New Zealand has lost a remarkable man who led a remarkable life."
The great man is trending in Twitter where many are showing their condolences. Share yours @ #LesMunro
Les Munro a 'Remarkable man' has died who is know as the "Last surviving Dambusters pilot", dies at the age of 96.
John Leslie Munro CNZM, DSO, QSO, DFC, JP was the last surviving pilot of the Dambusters Raid of May 1943.
Les Munro died on today morning in hospital in Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty in his native New Zealand. This leaves only 2 other survivors of bombing raids on Germany’s Ruhr dams George “Johnny” Johnson, from the UK and Canadian Fred Sutherland.
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Image : Les Munro Medals for Life Service |
Les Munro and crew on bouncing bombs caused catastrophic flooding in the Ruhr valley, destroying hydroelectric power stations and factories. More than 1,600 people on the ground are thought to have been killed.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said
"Really sad to hear of Les Munro's death, New Zealand has lost a remarkable man who led a remarkable life."
The great man is trending in Twitter where many are showing their condolences. Share yours @ #LesMunro
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