Statue of Andy Mynarski VC who acted with conspicuous bravery to try to release the trapped rear gunner over France WW2

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Andrew Charles (Andy) Mynarski VC (14 October 1916 – 13 June 1944) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for bravery in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Mynarski was 27 years old and flew with 419 "Moose" Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War when he gave his life attempting to help rescue a trapped crew member. His Victoria Cross was awarded in 1946 as the last such award to a Canadian airman in the Second World War. .

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Size: 3264px × 4896px
Location: Durham Tees Valley Airport Stockton-on-Tees Co. Durham England UK
Photo credit: © Peter Jordan_NE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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