BRITISH AIR OBSERVER'S FEAT WINS MEDAL—When his pilot was killed in action over the Libyan Desert. Sergeant Ian Blair, the aircrafts’ observer, took control of the aircraft and flew it 350 miles to its base. 22 years old. Elair had ne ver flown a service aircraft before, but by his courage and determination. he not only saved the plane, but also the lives of the crew. Now awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, Blair is seen here with the plane he brought to safety.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 May 1941, Page 6
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83BRITISH AIR OBSERVER'S FEAT WINS MEDAL—When his pilot was killed in action over the Libyan Desert. Sergeant Ian Blair, the aircrafts’ observer, took control of the aircraft and flew it 350 miles to its base. 22 years old. Elair had ne ver flown a service aircraft before, but by his courage and determination. he not only saved the plane, but also the lives of the crew. Now awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, Blair is seen here with the plane he brought to safety. Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 May 1941, Page 6
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