Model Lockheed Hudson Bomber in Silloth
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The photograph on this page of Model Lockheed Hudson Bomber in Silloth by Jennifer Petrie as part of the Geograph project.
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Model Lockheed Hudson Bomber in Silloth
Image: © Jennifer Petrie Taken: 18 Nov 2022
This new feature on the Green was unveiled in April 2018 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the RAF and also to celebrate the town’s involvement in WWII. Silloth Airfield had opened in 1939 and closed in 1960. This airfield had twin responsibilities, the maintenance and repair of planes for use in WWII and the training of aircrews. Tragically a large number of Lockheed Hudson aircraft and their crews crashed during take off or approach to Silloth airfield and were lost in the Solway. Hence it was known locally as Hudson Bay. The Lockheed Hudson was a light American bomber used for coastal reconnaissance. Just across the road is Silloth RAFA Club, the only remaining RAFA Club in Cumbria.
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