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Sunderland Flying Boat Memorial at Praa Sands

Sunderland Flying Boat Memorial at Praa Sands

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Sunderland Flying Boat Memorial at Praa Sands

Recommended by 58 hikers out of 60

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Location: Breage, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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2. Wheal Prosper Tin Mine – Praa Sands Beach loop from Germoe

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3. Trewavas Mine Ruins – Wheal Prosper Tin Mine loop from Germoe

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Dominiek Van Dooren

April 29, 2023

During the Second World War, a Sunderland flying boat was badly damaged after a dogfight against eight German aircraft over the Bay of Biscay. The crew returned 800 miles to the Cornish coast where the aircraft foundered at Praa Sands. The people of Praa Sands took the crew into their homes and provided medical assistance. On June 2, 2013, a memorial was opened on the green at Praa Sands.

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Roger

August 10, 2019

Praa Sands. Long light golden sandy beach. Close to better known Penzance, Marazion and Lizard Point still worth a visit. Busy on sunny days in the summer.

John Haselden

August 27, 2021

Praa Sands is a one mile long beach with lovely white sand. There is a car park close by and apparently the shallows are quite suitable for paddling and swimming although further out the waves are more suited to those keen on surfing. As with many beaches in this area there is a dog ban during the summer months.

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Sunderland Flying Boat Memorial at Praa Sands

1. Trewavas Mine Ruins – Wheal Prosper Tin Mine loop from Porthleven

2. Wheal Prosper Tin Mine – Praa Sands Beach loop from Germoe

3. Trewavas Mine Ruins – Wheal Prosper Tin Mine loop from Germoe

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