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Tomáš Lom

1924 – 2021

Czech war veteran, RAF airman

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Lived 1924 – 2021 (aged 96). Tomáš Lom was a Czech radio operator, airman, veteran and flieger.

Tomáš Lom (born Tomáš Löwenstein, August 1, 1924 – June 23, 2021) was a Czech World War II hero of Jewish origin. Served as airman and radio operator in the No. 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF.

Tomáš Lom was born August 1, 1924, in Vienna to Jewish parents. His mother died in 1925 and soon after the family moved to Prague, where his father remarried in 1928. They lived in Prague until 1939. In early 1939 they emigrated to the United Kingdom, fearing the coming German invasion to Czechoslovakia.

In the UK he finished high school and studied math and physics at the University of Glasgow. However, immediately upon reaching 18 years of age, in 1942, he signed up for military service. After being trained as radio operator, he served in the 311th Czechoslovak Squadron of the RAF, in the rank of sergeant.

After the war, the family returned to Czechoslovakia. Tomáš graduated in math and physics from the Charles University and, until retirement, worked as a scientist.

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Important facts

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Radio operator, airman, veteran, Flieger
Nationality
Education
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tomáš Lom?

Czech war veteran, RAF airman

When was Tomáš Lom born?

Tomáš Lom was born on 1 August 1924 in Vienna.

When did Tomáš Lom die?

Tomáš Lom died on 23 June 2021.

What was Tomáš Lom's occupation?

Tomáš Lom was a radio operator, airman, veteran and flieger.

What nationality was Tomáš Lom?

Tomáš Lom was Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tomáš Lom

· Wikidata: Q105581565

· DBpedia: Tomáš Lom

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