Passing of Wing Commander John Bell, Last Wartime Aircrew of 617 'Dambuster' Squadron

Wing Commander John Bell, renowned for his service in the 617 'Dambuster' Squadron during WWII despite initially being deemed too tall for pilot training, has passed away.

Discovered 2024-03-22T00:02:47.910125-07:00 | 2024-03-22T00:02:47.910125-07:00

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