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Ronald Adam was a man who combined an acting career with an extra-ordinary military career that encompassed being a victim of the Red Baron in World War One to taking his revenge as an RAF fighter controller in the Battle of Britain. Born Ronald George Hinings Adams on the last day of 1896, he was educated at University College, London. When still only 17 years of age, Adams volunteered to join the British army on the outbreak of the first world war. On December 2nd 1914, he was commissioned as a temporary second Lieutenant in the 15th (reserve) battalion of the Middlesex regiment. He then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) as an observer and then undertook pilot training. Adams then served with 18 squadron and flew Sopwith Camel's with 44 squadron on home defense duties. He then joined 73 squadron, also flying Sopwith Camel's in France. On April 7th 1918, he was shot down near Villers-Brettoneux in northern France. Historians still debate who shot down Adams, some argue his victor was Ltn Hans Kirchstein, but many others think that he was the 78th victim of the legendary Baron Manfred von Richthofen, known to history as "The Red Baron". Adams was wounded and captured and, on the evening of his aerial defeat, was visited by a German orderly who gave him Von Richthofen's compliments. Ronald Adams spent eight months in hospitals and prison camps before he was re-repatriated on 17th December 1918, the 15th anniversary of the Wright brothers first powered flight.
Post-war Adams trained as a chartered accountant and then moved into theatre management, running the Embassy Theatre in London. He then decided to become an actor proper, altering his name slightly to Ronald Adam. He also wrote books and several of his plays were staged. From 1936 he began to work in films. On the outbreak of the second world war Ronald Adam rejoined the Royal Air Force (RAF) and during the Battle of Britain which raged over England in the summer of 1940 he was the fighter controller for the Hornchurch sector. No matter how good the RAF's Spitfire and Hurricanes were, they could not be effective unless they could intercept the armada of incoming German planes. It was Wing Commander Ronald Adam's job to co-ordinate the RAF fighter command interceptions from data gathered by radar and ground observers and then dispatch fighters to intercept. It was a vital role in one of histories decisive battles in which the future of western civilization was at stake. Post war Ronald Adam lived in Surbiton, Surrey and died on 28th March 1979. He was 83 years of age.- Handsome and charming, Ingemar Johansson was one of Heavyweight Boxing's most exciting and colorful champions. Born in Sweden on September 22, 1932, Johannsson discovered at a young age that he had "thunder" in his hands, and entered amateur boxing. As a member of the European Amateur Boxing Team, he competed in Chicago against the American Team in 1951, and knocked out Ernest Fann in two rounds. At the 1951 Olympic Games, Ingemar represented Sweden, but was criticized in losing by disqualification to America's Ed Sanders. Upon retuning home, Johansson retired from amateur boxing with a record of 60-11 and turned professional. At almost 6 feet 2 inches tall and a lean 195 pounds, he excelled in pro boxing. He won the Scandinavinian Heavyweight Title in 1953 and the Europen Championship in 1958. In 1958, Ingemar shocked the boxing world by knocking out number one contender and undefeated Eddie Machen in the first round. On June 26, 1959, he KO'd World Champ Floyd Patterson to win the title. His good looks earned him a part in the 1960 film, All The Young Men starring Alan Ladd and Sidney Poitier. A year later Johansson was knocked cold by Patterson in the rematch. He retired in 1963 with a 26-2 record. In 1969 he attempted a comeback,but at 37 and weighing over 250 pounds, it never got off the ground.
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Nore Norold was born on 3 January 1938 in Laholm, Hallands län, Sweden. He was a director and actor, known for Bekännelsen (1998), Terror (1989) and Anna-Lena (1986). He died on 22 July 2004 in Laholm, Hallands län, Sweden.- Björn Lindeblad was born on 16 August 1961 in Sweden. He was a writer, known for Sommar & Vinter i P1 (1959), Karlavagnen (1993) and Björn & Navid (2017). He was married to Elisabeth Lagerqvist. He died on 17 January 2022 in Halland, Sweden.
- Åke Harnesk was born on 5 May 1926 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Den gula bilen (1963), Hej du glada sommar!!! (1965) and Kurragömma (1963). He died on 23 April 2018 in Kungsbacka, Hallands län, Sweden.
- Arne Nyberg was born on 8 December 1910 in Helsingborg, Skåne län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Blå gatan (1966), Skåningar (1944) and Vi behöver varann (1944). He died on 3 October 1994 in Laholm, Hallands län, Sweden.
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Louise Hermelin was born on 19 January 1939 in Helsinki, Finland. She was an actress. She was married to Jarl Kulle. She died on 1 August 2010 in Eldsberga, Hallands län, Sweden.- Composer
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Gösta Nystroem was born on 13 October 1890 in Silvberg, Dalarna, Sweden. He was a composer, known for 40 år med kungen (1947), Leva på 'Hoppet' (1951) and Intill helvetets portar (1948). He was married to Helen Lyon and Gladys Heyman. He died on 9 August 1966 in Varberg, Hallands län, Sweden.- Millan Lyxell was born on 1 October 1905 in Veddige, Halland, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Janne Vängman i farten (1952) and Janne Vängman och den stora kometen (1955). She died on 1 April 1993 in Väröbacka, Halland, Sweden.
- Gunnar Scheutz was born on 31 January 1912 in Kalmar, Kalmar län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Lillebror och jag (1940). He died on 31 October 2007 in Falkenberg, Hallands län, Sweden.
- Mikael Gerhardsson was born on 17 October 1993 in Sweden. He died on 15 August 2008 in Falkenberg, Hallands län, Sweden.
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Olle Länsberg was born on 28 March 1922 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. He was a writer, known for Port of Call (1948), Restaurant Intim (1950) and Bock i örtagård (1958). He died on 28 September 1998 in Varberg, Hallands län, Sweden.- Solveig Brantenberg was born on 16 August 1926 in Oslo, Norway. She was an actress, known for Andrine og Kjell (1952). She died on 30 January 2017 in Falkenberg, Hallands län, Sweden.