Last Bomber Command Veteran Passes | Australia News

South Australia mourns the passing of Angas Hughes, the last surviving Bomber Command veteran in the state, who died at 102 after a life of extraordinary courage. A state funeral drew 150 attendees, including military leaders and family, as Premier honored his 31 WWII bombing missions and survival against impossible odds—from a near-fatal crash over Germany to seven months as a POW. At 97, he even visited Normandy, embodying resilience that extended beyond war into a fulfilling post-service life as an accountant and community advocate. His story, marked by sacrifice and quiet heroism, stands as a powerful tribute to those who shaped our peace—and a beacon for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d66f2f7a6d0b8c06