George Beurling - Ottawa, Ontario
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George Beurling of Verdun, Quebec was Canada's leading fighter pilot during the Second World War. A statue erected in his memory is located inside the Space and Aviation Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMYMX5
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/01/2018
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Text of the plaque:
George Beurling
DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar, RAF, and RCAF
George Beurling of Verdun, Quebec was Canada's leading fighter pilot during the Second World War. He is credited with shooting down 31 aircrafts, including 27 in 14 days over the Mediterranean island of Malta.
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Opening hours - Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance fees (if it applies): Adult $15, Youth (3-17) $10 Senior (age 60+) / Student $13 - Free on Thursdays between 4 and 5pm
Type of memorial: Statue
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