Walmer Aerodrome War Memorial
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Walmer Aerodrome War Memorial
Image: © Marathon Taken: 2 May 2015
This is on the edge of Hawkshill Freedown. In the early part of the 20th century this chalk downland was being used as an aerodrome. The location gave easy access across the English Channel which was vital for planes which had poor range and reliability. The memorial is to pilots who flew from here and were killed fighting in France during the First World War. For more information and full accounts see http://www.kentfallen.com/PDF%20REPORTS/WALMER%20AIRFIELD.pdf
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Image Location
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