🎧 WW2 Heroine Christian Lamb Turns 100
20th Century
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25m
Christian Lamb has had a remarkable life. The daughter of an admiral, she served in the navy during the war and went on to become an expert in horticultural history. Dan visited her the day after her 100th birthday to learn about her wartime experiences.
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