Sverre Petterssen
Sverre Petterssen was a Norwegian meteorologist known for his significant contributions to weather forecasting during World War II, particularly his work alongside Group Captain James Stagg in predicting the weather conditions for the D-Day invasion. His identification of the jet stream was crucial in determining the optimal timing for the Allied forces to land on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
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Sverre Petterssen worked alongside Stagg and identified the jet stream that would create a brief reprieve in the weather system on June 6.
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