Owen served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during World War II, where he was injured in an explosion during a battle training course. During the 1960s, Owen had a successful second career as a songwriter, with compositions including the hit "Marianne", recorded by Cliff Richard.

Owen served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during World War II, where he was injured in an explosion during a battle training course. His first screen role was in the 1941 short Tank Patrol, produced by the Ministry of Information.

His career was interrupted by military service with the Royal Army Ordinance Corps where he was injured in an explosion during a battle training course.

This site is dedicated to both the Air and Ground Crews of the 482nd Bomb Group, 813th Bomb Squadron, and B-17 #25731 piloted by Lt. Bill Owen, who against all odds were credited with being the first American B-17 Bomber to release their bombs on the German capital of …

His career was interrupted by military service with the Royal Army Ordinance Corps and was injured in an explosion during battle training course. Returning to acting, he was taken to post-war films after notice in a play.

1st Lt. Bill Owen and Lt. Marshall Thixton of the 482nd BG become the first pilot and Bombardier over Berlin March 4, 1944 (Courtesy Marshall J.Thixton family)

Dec 7, 1999 · His career was interrupted by military service with the Royal Army Ordinance Corps where he was injured in an explosion during a battle training course. Returning to acting, he started making a name for himself in such films as Johnny in the Clouds (1945), When the Bough Breaks (1947), Maniacs on Wheels (1949), and The Story of Robin Hood and ...

Jul 12, 1999 · During the Second World War he enlisted in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, reaching the rank of lieutenant, but was forced to return to civilian life after being injured in an explosion...

Founder & Chief Instructor - Bill Owen. Mr. Bill Owen is a Jacksonville, Florida native who is widely considered the world’s leading expert in military drill & ceremonies training for both drill teams and Honor Guards.