R.A.F by pat40
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The accident happened during World War II, when the pilot of the plane became disorientated in fog and crashed into the side of Manaton Hill. This hill is on the Eastern side of Hameldon and it is ironic to note that a number of wooden poles were erected on the top of Hameldon in 1940, in order to prevent enemy aircraft from landing on it. Some of these poles can be seen still standing today.
Comments (9)
Faemike55
Beautiful but sad memorial! Nice capture! Do you have a closeup of the plaque?
durleybeachbum
Very interesting!!
bmac62
Love the fact that the Aircrew Association cared enough to erect this 50 years later...think I see 1991 there...
bentchick
I love this kind of historical stuff!!! Thanks for posting it!
jayfar
Just the right shot for Armistice Pat. Well seen and captured.
neiwil
A fitting and different tribute and remeberance for 11th. ON 22ND MARCH 1941 A ROYAL AIRFORCE BOMBER 49 SQDN SCAMPTON CRASHED RETURNING FROM OPERATIONS OVER FRANCE THE 4 CREW WERE LOST THIS MEMORIAL BEARS THEIR INITIALS AND SQUADRON NUMBER – COMMEMORATING THEIR SELFLESS COURAGE AND THAT OF FELLOW AIRMEN WHO PERISHED ON DARTMOOR 1939 – 1945 THEIR SACRIFICE HELPED US TO MAINTAIN FREEDOM THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION 1991 The reverse side of the stone bears an incised cross and the following... R A F S. 49 R D W C J L R B R L A E 21.3.41 Thanks Pat, Lest We Forget.
blinkings
Wow.
MrsLubner
Very touching and well done photograph.
rainbows
A moving memorial, Pat. Excellent capture. Hugs. Di. xx