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W/O. J. J. "Paddy" Blanche
Royal Air Force 227 Squadron
from:N Ireland
Lancaster mid-upper gunner Paddy Blanche was from Northern Ireland. Having completed a tour of operations in N Africa, he joined 83 Pathfinder Squadron in 1944 before transferring in June 1944 to 617 (Dambusters) Squadron. Subsequently Paddy served in 227 squadron and was discharged on 12th December 1945. He died in London in the 1970s.
Part of his service is recorded by Clayton Moore in his book Lancaster Valour