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Location
Francki Place, Town Square, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 IWM War Memorials Archive Record Not yet recorded by the War Memorials Archive Historic England Listing Status This structure is not Listed. Description Memorial plaque to the victims of the bombing of Cowes on 4/5 May 1942. Unveiled by H.E. Ms Barbara Tuge-Erecinska on 4th May 2007. See Isle of Wight County Press article : Isle of Wight County Press, 23 April 2007 |
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Memorial
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Inscription
BLITZ ON COWES 4TH / 5TH MAY 1942 This is to commemorate the tragic loss of life sustained on the evening of 4th / 5th May 1942 during an enemy aerial attack by the Luftwaffe. Some seventy souls lost their lives as a result of the raids on the shipyards in Cowes and East Cowes. The defence of the towns by the Polish destroyer ORP Blyskawica throughut the night with the valiant assistance of shoreside fire and rescue services was instrumental in preventing a greater tragedy. The loss to this community and the sacrifices afforded at that time will remain with us. IN MEMORIUM 4TH MAY 2007 THE FRIENDS OF THE ORP BLYSKAWICA SOCIETY This plaque was unveiled by H.E. Ms Barbara Tuge-Erecinska Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Further Information
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