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  • AlanG
    • Dec 2008
    • 6296

    #1

    Nimrod XV230 Crew Memorial

    Most of you on here probably remember the Nimrod XV230 from RAF Kinloss that crashed in Afganistan killing all 14 crew on board. I knew a few of the crew and also worked on the aircraft just before it flew out to the gulf.

    Money after the crash was raised for a memorial to be built in the local town (Forres) to honour the crew members so that people would have a place to pay their respects.

    It now appears that the local council and people of influence are now blocking said memorial. Obviously they are forgetting how many local people are ex-forces and pump millions of £s into the community.

    A webpage/group has been set up on Facebook to highlight the 'problem' and also local papers will be contacted to show supporters outrage at this move by the coucil etc etc.

    If you are interested at showing your support to honour the crew of XV230 that died serving Britain overseas then please feel free to join the group at Support For A Memorial For The Lost Nimrod Crew | Facebook

    Many thanks and please forward to your friends if they are intersted as well

    Al
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    #2
    I'm not sure I understand the "reasons" given to block it... ridiculous!!

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    • John
      Administrator
      • Mar 2004
      • 4659
      • John
      • Halifax

      #3
      I've joined, it's madness not supporting our men and women in our forces, past or present.
      www.scalemodelshop.co.uk

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      • stona
        • Jul 2008
        • 9889

        #4
        I'm with John.Given the digital age we live in the local councillors could find themselves on the wrong end of a national campaign. Not supporting a war is not the same as not supporting the troops who have to fight it!

        Steve

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          #5
          Never thought I join something like facebook , but I just have - I`ve left a message of support to get this memorial built , it takes a couple of minutes to set up then your in - come on guys

          Keep us updated Allyne

          Richy

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          • AlanG
            • Dec 2008
            • 6296

            #6
            Some excellent news guys. Looks like the media and local pressure has paid off. Many thanks to all that joined the webpage and made their voices heard.

            BBC News - RAF Kinloss Nimrod memorial for 14 servicemen approved

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