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4. Parachuting into War with a Gramophone

Blair Mayne led daring raids, shattered enemy lines, and saved lives. Decorated four times yet denied the Victoria Cross. Was it down to a typo or a face that didn’t fit?

A fierce warrior turned master strategist, he led elite SAS troops on missions that shifted the tide of World War II. Decorated four times yet denied the Victoria Cross. Was it down to a typo or a face that didn’t fit? Today, his legend burns brighter than ever, fuelling a renewed campaign to honour him with the Victoria Cross.

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Presenter Conor McKay
Producer Cathy Young
Editor Andy Martin
Blair Mayne Steven Calvert

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