Author Topic: WW2 Crash site Memorial  (Read 9224 times)

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Re:WW2 Crash site Memorial
« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2005, 11:59:15 pm »
Hi Guys, I'm almost certain that i have an article in an old Flypast magazine i will still have.  I remember reading it back in 2003 and thought it a coincidence with my visit to LM just a few months away.

I'll have a dig around and see what i come up with.  The history of the area particularly the time around the D Day assault is very interesting.

Could be an idea to start pooling our knowledge and create a CA memorial for the troops that made the ultimate sacrifice.  That way they will be remembered.

What do you think?

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Re:WW2 Crash site Memorial
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2005, 05:51:54 am »
Hi Peter , Good Idea lets see what we have.
Thanks Rhino I would like to see your photo. I took photos at the cemetery where they are buried. i will continue my reasearch into the mission they were on.
A friend of mine is actively involved in the restoration of a Halifax Bomber for the National Museum.
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Re:WW2 Crash site Memorial
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2005, 09:05:48 am »
Phil

My late Uncle was a bomb aimer in a Halifax bomber, and was based in Canada for a time during the war, I am sad to say that he died 29 years ago when I was quite a lot younger, & regrettably I never quizzed him on his exploits. However my Aunty is still alive, think I will have a chat with her to find out the why's & wherefores

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Re:WW2 Crash site Memorial
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2005, 11:26:22 am »
It may be of interest, but there is also a Candian memorial at Brougtheroulde, a small village just outside Rouen.
If you pass thorugh that village as most of us do it could be worth a visit.
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