Scottish Air Ambulance Service Memorial
Introduction
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Scottish Air Ambulance Service Memorial
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 3 Nov 2014
For a close look at the other side of the memorial, and the inscription on it, see Image; for that side, in context, see Image For a view similar to the present one, but with better lighting, see Image In the present view, Newmains Road is receding on the right, and Sandy Road crosses from left to right. The picture shows that there is also an inscription on this side. It reads as follows: "This cairn also pays homage to the memory of the following members of the Service who lost their lives at Islay when answering a call for help on 28th September, 1957. Captain T M Calderwood Radio Officer H McGinlay Nursing Sister J Kennedy 'The names of those who in their lives fought for life, Who wore at their hearts the fire's centre. Born of the sun, they travelled a short while towards the sun And left the vivid air signed with their honour' –Stephen Spender"
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Image Location
Latitude
55.866892
Longitude
-4.39494