About Reidar Haave Olsen
Lived 1923 – 1944 (aged 20). Reidar Haave Olsen was a Norwegian aircraft pilot.
Reidar Haave Olsen (7 November 1923 – 19 February 1944) was a Norwegian pilot who was killed during World War II.
He was born in Landvik Municipality, but settled in the neighboring Eide Municipality. During World War II, he took a pilot's education in Canada, before enlisting in the Norwegian Army Air Service-in-exile in England. He was recorded with 101 flights through hostile area, and was credited with shooting down four enemy aircraft. He died in an aircraft accident near Epping, England, in February 1944. He was decorated with the St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch.
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Who was Reidar Haave Olsen?
Norwegian pilot (1923–1944)
When was Reidar Haave Olsen born?
Reidar Haave Olsen was born on 7 November 1923.
When did Reidar Haave Olsen die?
Reidar Haave Olsen died on 19 February 1944 in Epping.
What was Reidar Haave Olsen's occupation?
Reidar Haave Olsen was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Reidar Haave Olsen?
Reidar Haave Olsen was Norwegian.
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