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Whirlwind Pilots Memorial |
Noirmont Point, Jersey, Channel Islands |
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A plaque commemorating two pilots who were lost not far from this spot at Noirmont Point. Squadron Leader Robert S. Woodward, D.F.C., R.A.F. in a Westland Whirlwind (P7105) and Warrant Officer Donald B. MacPhail, R.C.A.F. in a Westland Whirlwind (P6987) both of 263 Squadron R.A.F. were lost on December 7, 1942 during an air attack. |
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The plaque is mounted at the door of the former German command bunker which was part of the Atlantic Wall defense system. |
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Overall view of the command bunker entrance. |
(Photos courtesy of Edward F. "Ned" Malet de Carteret, M.C.S.I.) © 2012 Edward F. Malet de Carteret all rights reserved |
Page published Jan. 1, 2013 |