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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Guy Gibson
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(1918–44) One of the outstanding pilots of World War II. At the age of 24 he led the *Dam Busters on their famous raid and was awarded the *Victoria Cross for his part in the action. He died when his *Mosquito crashed, for reasons unknown, in Holland.
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