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HugMonster
13th Jul 2003, 19:44
Brief mention at:-

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,997213,00.html

All it says (for anyone who can't be bothered to look :O ) isHero's medal

A British RAF pilot and aviation pioneer was yesterday posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre for his heroism during the Second World War. Roland 'Bee' Beaumont served with Belgian pilots while commanding 609 squadron.