Stadil 4 September 2013
The speech, original * in English * på dansk. Stadil
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Stadil Memorial Updated:
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Stadil - 70th commemoration |
Film 1
minute 27 seconds sent on 4 SEP 2013 |
Anchor, wreaths | Today it is exactly 70 years ago that a British Lancaster crashed near Stadil. It was marked with a memorial ceremony with guests from far away. |
RAF Sergeant and Jessie Bowler |
Ninety-year-old Jessie Bowler has travelled more than 1300 km to commemorate her late husband. He was a part of the crew of the plane that was shot down over this field in Stadil. |
Jessie Bowler | I don't think I'm going to be able to come again, for one thing, and for another, he was a lovely young man. So brave. Only 22 years old. And - shouldn't be forgotten. |
Anchor |
All 8 crew members perished. Today one of the deceased officers was awarded a medal. |
Erling Halkjær, co-organizer | I think it is because
they sacrificed themselves for us. Exclusively. And they did it voluntarily.
I think that is so great. |
Anchor, propeller blade | Even if 70 years
have passed since the plane crashed, more than 100 people appeared to honour
their memory. |
Jessie Bowler, Brighton | I am so impressed by all these people coming for that little grave there and the Danish people are so wonderful - and looked after this grave there for 70 years. |
Anchor, 2 F-16 planes | The memorial
ceremony was concluded with a high-flying gesture. |
Anchor |
Today a propeller blade from the crashed plane was erected at the grave. |