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Aircrew Memorial, Braemar

In the background of my first photo of Braemar’s War Memorial can be seen another memorial which features an aircraft engine:-

Aircraft Engine Memorial, Braemar

This is from a Vickers Wellington aircraft which crashed near Braemar in poor weather on 19/1/1942. All 8 crewmen died.
The memorial is dedicated to them and to all othe aircrew who died in the Cairngorms:-

Vickers Wellington Aircraft Memorial, Braemar

Lower plaque, dedication to those Commonwealth aircrew who lost their lives over the Cairngorm mountains:-

Braemar, Aircraft Engine Memorial Plaque

 

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