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> nothing compared to the number in the south east of England!

An honourable mention to RAF Bradwell.

One of the nearest to the coast, it had more than it's fair share of shot up aircraft returning from raids and crash-landing..... and consequently, has the most bizarre war memorial.

https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/22373



"THIS MEMORIAL HAS BEEN/ ERECTED IN MEMORY OF/ THE 121 MEMBERS OF THE/ ALLIED AIR FORCES WHO IN/ ANSWER TO THE CALL OF DUTY/ LEFT THIS AIRFIELD TO FLY/ INTO THE BLUE FOREVER"


> and consequently, has the most bizarre war memorial.

The plane is so tired it just face planted and settled in for a rest.


I've not seen that one before, fascinating. Shame it's so tucked away and not that easy to get to.




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