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Dave Shannon

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Gender Male
Death30 years ago
Date of birth May 27,1922
Zodiac sign Gemini
Born Unley Park
Australia
Date of died April 8,1993
DiedDenmark Hill
London
United Kingdom
Years of service1940–45
Battles and wars World War II
European theatre
Battle of the Ruhr
Operation Chastise
Operation Garlic
ParentsHoward Shannon
Awards Caldecott Medal
Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Illustration
Indies Choice Book Award: Children's Illustrated
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Dave Shannon Life story


David John Shannon, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar was an Australian bomber pilot of World War II, known for his part in the "Dambusters" raid on the night of 16/17 May 1943. Born in South Australia, Shannon joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1941 and learned to fly under the Empire Air Training Scheme.

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