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Posted by Ian Allen Yesterday I was driving down the A1 towards London when I noticed an old water tower sticking up through some trees. At this point I could also see the top of two flag poles with the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack flying high side by side - I decided to take break in my journey, turn off the motorway, and investigate! I found the memorial by the two flag poles, set in a small attractive garden, with the water tower in the background. I can confirm that everything was very clean, tidy, and well looked after, with the flags still having the creases in them where they have been folded. I could not see the airfield from this corner, and due to time, had to continue on my journey. This morning I have found your website, photos of the old airstrip, and read about the exploits of the brave American aircrew. I shall return to the Gatton airfield next week, and pay my respects at the churchyard memorial that I have seen in photographs this morning! If anyone in the U.S. requires anything while I am there - photos - research, anything...I think it would be the least thing that a grateful Englishman could do. Many thanks, Ian |
Posted by George Pobgee George Pobgee |
Posted by Ian Allen Thank you for your message and information which I will act upon when I travel up from Farnham later this week. My interest and admiration of these "vets" comes from the stories of my Father in-law, Fred Lee, who was in the Navy during the Normandy landings - the trip back to Arromanches we have now may on several occassions. There ship was attacked by a very rare German aircraft.... Ian
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Posted by Irene Brennan Could you please advise me where this should be done, (presumably the memorial itself or elsewhere) and is there anyone we should contact before doing so?
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