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Sqn > Station and Base Memorials RAF Bardney Updated : 28 Sep 06 |
L4129 Memorial, Ambarés Cemetery, Bordeaux 49 Sqn Hampden L4129 was shot down by flak over Bordeaux on 16 Oct 1940. The crew is buried together in Ambarés Cemetery and a monument to their sacrifice was erected in Ambarés. An annual ceremony is held to their memory every 8th May. The text on the stone reads: "Les anciens combattants d'Ambares et de la Gironde Sgt Corbett op/air 22 ans Never in the field of human conflict We are grateful to Beryl & Terry Dennett for providing photographs of the local comemmorations. << previous :: next photo >>
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