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Sir Michael Beetham's 90th Birthday
17th May 2013
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Stay the distance
Sir Michael Beetham enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the Royal Air Force. He joined the RAF as a pilot in 1941 and was awarded the DFC whilst serving with Bomber Command during 1943/44. Remaining in the post-war RAF, a number of flying and staff appointments followed

Read more about his supremely successful military career in Stay the distance at the special price of £19.00.



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26th May 1941
WWII: The Bismarck is spotted

An RAF Catalina spots the Bismarck at 1030 on 26th May. Swordfish Torpedo-bombers from the Ark Royal score hits on the Bismarck, disabling her steering gear and rendering her unmaneuverable.
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