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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Sir Derrick Bailey, 3rd Bt, dies aged 90

Sir Derrick Bailey, 3rd Bt, who died on June 19 aged 90, flew bombers during the Italian campaign and was awarded the DFC; played first class cricket for Gloucestershire, leading the side in 1951-52; and later came to the assistance of the Channel island of Alderney by providing an inter-island air service.

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