Monday, October 15, 2018

The Whitehaven Aircrash of 14 October 1943

1. Avro Anson Mk I Aircrash (14 October 1943)
Rededicated memorial bench at the crash site
Arrowthwaite Woods, Kells, Whitehaven
[75 years after five airmen died here]
 
2. Dedication inscription to the 5 airmen who died
"Always in our hearts and minds"  
3. Personal tributes to the five airmen who died
Thursday 14 October 1943 (c. 4.30 pm)
4. Personal tribute from an eye witness
75 years of Remembrance
5. View to the south from the aircrash site
(October 2018 - 75 years after the crash)
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75 Years of Remembrance (14 October 1943 - 14 October 2018)
 Sergeant (Pilot) Vincent James DUNNIGAN, RCAF, aged 26
Sergeant (Wireless Op./Air Gunner) Thomas INMAN, RAFVR, aged 20
Sergeant (Navigator) Cyril JOHNSON, RAFVR, aged 33
Sergeant (Navigator) Rene Harold MURPHY, RCAF, aged 20
Flying Officer (Pilot) Henry Joseph O'GARA, RAFVR, aged 29
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