Oluf Reed-Olsen

Oluf Reed-Olsen
Reed-Olsen in Iceland in 1941-42
Born(1918-07-08)July 8, 1918
Aker
DiedOctober 14, 2002(2002-10-14) (aged 84)
Oslo
AllegianceNorway
Service/branchRoyal Norwegian Navy Air Service
RankCaptain
UnitNo. 330 Squadron RAF
AwardsWar Cross with sword, Norwegian War Medal, Defence Medal 1940–1945 with rosette
Spouse(s)Joan Whiteside
Other workBusinessman and Scouting leader

Oluf Bernhard Reed-Olsen (8 July 1918 – 14 October 2002) was a Norwegian resistance member and pilot during World War II. As a resistance member he is best known for the Lysaker Bridge sabotage as well as operating illegal radio transmitters. After the war he was a businessman and Scouting leader. He wrote books and contributed to a film based on his war experience.


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