Heroic Aussie Pilot Frank Bladin's Daring D-Day Contributions Remembered at 80th Anniversary
June 6, 2024
Air Vice Marshal Frank Bladin, an Australian pilot, played a crucial role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II.
Bladin trained air crews to fly gliders and parachute troops into battle.
He led the second wave of gliders to land in Normandy with precision, despite facing enemy fire.
Bladin's exceptional leadership and courage were instrumental in the Allied victory on D-Day.
His legacy continues through his family, with one of his grandsons attending the 80th anniversary commemorations.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 5, 2024
Secret planning, treacherous training and the clouds of gliders launched against the Nazis