I heard from my good friend, that the recently refurbished RAF Grafton Underwood Memorial, has been ‘attacked’ by as yet unknown people or persons and has had the two flags (the Union flag and the Stars and Stripes) that flew on the masts, removed and burnt.
This is particularly sad as a lot of hard work had gone into the refurbishment after a long battle with local land owners and officials.
The good news is that the memorial itself was not harmed and that the ‘opening’ will go ahead as planned. Veterans of Grafton will be joind by locals as the memorial is dedicated and officialy opened. A fly past by the B17 ‘Sally B’ is also scheduled to take place at the dedication.
Why people do such things is beyond me, I can only hope that they are found and dealt with appropriately.
Reblogged this on Masako and Spam Musubi and commented:
We’re not the only ones here in the US that have flag burners. Further, they are all cowards doing it in hiding.
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Thanks for the reblog. Sorry I missed your comment! I think this was more of local idiots rather than any strong political statement.
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I can understand your sense of outrage but this just a temporary set back. I can’t imagine either Bomber Command or the Mighty Eighth being put off by a few sad teenagers like these must be!
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You are right. A minor setback and not one that will cause anymore than an irritation. Just hope they burnt their fingers doing it!
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It felt odd clicking the “Like” button for this one. I saw your title and said to myself, “WHAT THE H_LL?”
Best of luck finding those cowards!!
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Yes it is odd liking something that is sad. Often feel that myself when liking posts dealing with death or sad events. Not sure how much of a priority it will be but fingers crossed!
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Miraculously, I will refrain from making any political remarks, especially since this is England, but cowards and jerks live everywhere, it seems. I’m with you.
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I know what you’re saying. I do think this was more local idiots rather than any strong ‘political’ statement – from what I’ve heard. Thanks for the reblog.
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