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Squadron Leader Brian Lane

Squadron Leader Brian Lane Squadron Leader Brian Lane

Erection date: 25/9/2011

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Battle of Britain
Spitfire pilot & leader, Sqn Ldr Brian Lane DFC RAF lived here. Missing in action 13 December 1942 aged 25.

Site: Squadron Leader Brian Lane (1 memorial)

HA5, Barrow Point Avenue, 17

Our thanks to Paul Baderman for the address and the press pack.

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Squadron Leader Brian Lane

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Squadron Leader Brian Lane DFC

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