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Oluf Reed-Olsen
Norwegian resistance member and pilot (1918–2002)
Oluf Reed-Olsen | |
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Reed-Olsen in Iceland in 1941-42 | |
| Born | (1918-07-08)July 8, 1918 Aker |
| Died | October 14, 2002(2002-10-14) (aged 84) Oslo |
| Allegiance | Norway |
| Service / branch | Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No.
330 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | War Cross with sword, Norwegian War Medal, Defence Medal 1940–1945 with rosette |
| Spouse(s) | Joan Whiteside |
| Other work | Businessman and Scouting leader |
Oluf Bernhard Reed-Olsen (8 July 1918 – 14 October 2002) was a Norwegian resistance member and pilot during World War II.
As a resistance member he is best known for the Lysaker Bridge sabotage as well as operating illegal radio transmitters. After the war he was a businessman and Scouting leader. He wrote books and contributed to a film based on his war experience.
Early life
He was born in Aker. He grew up in Bestum and graduated from middle school at Ullern