The FAA Sqn was proud to support the commemoration of 3 naval aircrew lost in World War Two. Sub Lieutenants William Appleby, Ernest Green and Joe Lupton were all killed when their 848 NAS Avenger hit the ground north of Lake Vyrnwy in a snowstorm on 3 February 1944 whilst on a transit from Gosport to Machrihanish. The site had not been marked until now.
Following a short service by Padre John Harrison the salute was given by the Senior Naval Officer RAF Shawbury, Cdr AJ Thompson . The wreath was presented by FAA Sqn Boss, Tim Nicholas and was later moved to S/Lt Appleby's grave in Oswestry. We were also delighted to receive a flypast from a modern day 750 NAS Avenger.
RAF Shawbury's Padre conducts a short service at the memorial site
The Senior Naval Officer Shawbury takes the salute
FAA Sqn Boss after presenting the wreath
S/Lt Appleby's grave in Oswestry Cemetery
