As a veteran, visiting these crash sites that are evident all over our country gets to be quite emotional. This one is no different. This is a very impressive setting just below Carreg Coch’s vast bulk. My thoughts were with the family of these airmen. RIP flying warriors from far away.

dipperdolphin

July 29, 2022

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Remains of MF509 that crashed due to icing leading to engine failure, with the death of all six crewmen.

Note that this is a war grave and a war memorial, …

Jonathan

November 14, 2022

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There is a service held here on Remembrance Sunday

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