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Ben Bennions DFC – Battle of Britain Fighter Ace

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February 8, 2012 By Pen and Sword Books

‘Ben’ Bennions enlisted in the pre-war RAF in 1929, serving first as an ‘erk’ before being selected for pilot training. His first posting … [Read more...]

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Sanquhar monument

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November 4, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

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Sanquhar, situated in the northwestern part of the county of Dumfriesshire is, from the casual observer, yet another town on the busy A76 commuter … [Read more...]

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