11-09-2011, 08:42 AM
Although I will be observing the one minutes silence on 11/11/11 my main act of homage will be on 13/11/11, Remembrance Sunday here. I will be on parade with many veterans at R.A.F Blakehill Farm (now disused). Here prior to D-Day the RAF and RCAF assembled Douglas Dakota MkIII & IV aircraft and Horsa gliders to airlift part of the British Airborne Force to Arnhem.(Operation Market Garden) I also believe that US Army was involved at Blakehill Farm with returning casualties.
Each year now, a sevice of commemoration is held with RAF, WAAF, RCAF, Airborne Forces and Glider Pilot Regiment in attendance.
Colin.