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Ted Swales VC Master Bomber on the Pforzheim Raid
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Ted Swales VC: Master Bomber on the Pforzheim Raid

On 23 February 1945, Ted Swales led the Pforzheim raid as Master Bomber and died after saving his crew, earning a posthumous Victoria Cross.

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On 23 February 1945, Ted Swales led the Pforzheim raid as Master Bomber and died after saving his crew, earning a posthumous Victoria Cross.
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