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Memorial in Cardington to the 48 people who died in the R101 Airship Crash in 1930

80th Anniversary of R101 Disaster

Today is the 80th anniversary of the R101 airship disaster. The R101 was built at Cardington, of course, and set off from there on its first, and tragically final, overseas voyage on October 4th 1930. It was an honour to attend a service of remembrance at Cardington Church on Sunday, and to sit amongst men and women who recall the working airship sheds as we collectively remembered all those who lost their lives in the disaster.

5 Oct 2010
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