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Fredrik Meyer

1916 – 1989

Norwegian sailor and Air Force officer

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About Fredrik Meyer

Lived 1916 – 1989 (aged 72). Fredrik Meyer was a Norwegian aircraft pilot, military officer and military personnel.

Fredrik Meyer (13 February 1916 – 16 January 1989) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and an officer in the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

In 1936 he won the silver medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat Lully II in the 6 metre class event.

During World War II he escaped to Little Norway in Canada, where he received flight training. He served for the rest of the war as a pilot with the Norwegian 330 Squadron.

After the war, he served as aide-de-camp to King Haakon VII from 1952 to 1954. From 1955 onwards he was a secretary in the Order of St. Olav and from 1971 to 1978 head of the order's secretariat.

Meyer is the author of Hærens og Marinens flyvåpen 1912-1945, published in 1973, and he covered sailing for Aftenposten for many years.

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Awards
War Medal; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎; 1939–45 Star; Knights of the Order of the Falcon; Knight of the Order of the Sword; King Haakon VII 1905–1955 Jubilee Medal; King Haakon VII's 100th anniversary medal; Order of the Star of Ethiopia

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fredrik Meyer?

Norwegian sailor and Air Force officer

When was Fredrik Meyer born?

Fredrik Meyer was born on 13 February 1916 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.

When did Fredrik Meyer die?

Fredrik Meyer died on 16 January 1989 in Oslo.

What was Fredrik Meyer's occupation?

Fredrik Meyer was an aircraft pilot, military officer and military personnel.

What nationality was Fredrik Meyer?

Fredrik Meyer was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fredrik Meyer

· Wikidata: Q5499499

· DBpedia: Fredrik Meyer

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