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4 unusual facts about Don C. Laubman


Don C. Laubman

After witnessing an impassioned speech given by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 412 crossed the English Channel on 6 June 1944, covering the landings on Juno Beach.

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In the late spring and early summer of 1944 Flight Lieutenant Laubman and 412 Squadron were based in Tangmere, West Sussex, and flew fighter operations over occupied Europe.

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In 1942 he was posted to 133 Squadron in Boundary Bay, British Columbia, Canada.

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Rated above average as a pilot, he then served as an instructor at No 31 EFTS at De Winton.



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