Dave Shannon
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 32 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 27,1922 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Unley Park |
| Australia | |
| Date of died | April 8,1993 |
| Died | Denmark Hill |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Years of service | 1940–45 |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| European theatre | |
| Battle of the Ruhr | |
| Operation Chastise | |
| Operation Garlic | |
| Parents | Howard Shannon |
| Awards | Caldecott Medal |
| Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Illustration | |
| Indies Choice Book Award: Children's Illustrated | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1500476 |
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.
