A new WW11 memorial

Discussion in 'War Cemeteries & War Memorial Research' started by robin bird, May 13, 2017.

  1. robin bird

    robin bird Well-Known Member

    Seventy two years after it closed, RAF Helensburgh is to be marked with an airfield memorial stone dedicated to units that served there. This is something I have wanted since going to Helensburgh to research a book about my late father's war. At the time of my first visit there was no indication RAF Helensburgh existed. Now following the support of Helensburgh Heritage Trust and the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust a memorial stone is being unveiled on July 1, 2017. The memorial will be headed in memory of Helensburgh (Rhu) Airfield. The inscription will include 'Home of MAEE 1939-45.' The Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment was based at RAF Helensburgh. It operated flying boats with land based aircraft at Prestwick. Several aircrew, both RAF and civilian, died testing weapons, or experimental aircraft. Without the support of the aforementioned organisations a memorial stone may never have been erected.


    robin bird, son of the late Bob Bird MAEE photographer RAF Helensburgh
     

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