Norwegian resistance member and pilot (1918–2002)
Oluf Reed-Olsen |
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Reed-Olsen in Iceland in 1941-42 |
Born | (1918-07-08)July 8, 1918 Aker |
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Died | October 14, 2002(2002-10-14) (aged 84) Oslo |
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Allegiance | Norway |
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Service / branch | Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service |
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Rank | Captain |
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Unit | No. 330 Squadron RAF |
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Awards | War Cross with sword, Norwegian War Medal, Defence Medal 1940–1945 with rosette |
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Spouse(s) | Joan Whiteside |
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Other work | Businessman and Scouting leader |
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Oluf Bernhard Reed-Olsen (8 July 1918 – 14 October 2002) was a Norwegian resistance member and pilot during World War II. As a resistance member he is best known for the Lysaker Bridge sabotage as well as operating illegal radio transmitters. After the war he was a businessman and Scouting leader. He wrote books and contributed to a film based on his war experience.