Mawbray bombing arrow WW2
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Mawbray bombing arrow WW2
Image: © Robert Matin Taken: 4 May 2013
This arrow was set into the dunes on Mawbray Bank during World War 2 to guide aircraft pilots into the targets set for them in the Solway Firth. Take a look here http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~rwbarnes/defence/ranges.htm#brg for more information.
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Image Location
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54.814758
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-3.427393