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Shropshire war hero dies, aged 91

Tributes have been paid to a Shropshire World War Two airman who has died aged 91. Tributes have been paid to a Shropshire World War Two airman who has died aged 91. Don Nelson, of Trimpley Court, Ellesmere, died on March 20 in the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after having a stroke in his home. Mr Nelson was a bomber navigator for the RAF during the war. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, which recognised acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty. He was a member of No 37 Squadron RAF and also spent time in the Middle East. In total he completed 70 bombing operations some of which were with the Pathfinders squadron. Mr Nelson was a member of the Ellesmere Branch of the Royal Air Force Association. He was today described as a "loyal" and "popular" man.

Ellesmere|Mar 30, 2011
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