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Subject: WW2 Hero 'Dambuster' Johnny Johnson dies aged 101

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/08/22 at 2:58 am

The last survivor of the World War Two Dambusters has died at the age of 101.

Sq Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson, was a bomb-aimer in the 617 Squadron, which destroyed key dams in Germany's industrial heartland during World War Two.

His family said he died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday.

Celebrating his 100th birthday in November last year, he told the BBC: "I've had a very lucky life in every respect."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-63899393

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