Just to show that not all councils are as hard nosed (or ignorant); the name of Flt Lt Allan Squires RAF - the Captain of Nimrod MR2 XV230 - was added to the Nairn War Memorial earlier this year. The Highland Council were only too happy to oblige (after ensuring that all the details were correct of course). Less than half a dozen e-mails; including those to RBL etc to see who had the authority. Al was not born in Nairn, nor is he commemorated on the Scottish National War Memorial (not yet anyway!); however, he and his family had established roots there and the council were content.
Well done the Highland Council; shame on Stratford.
Duncs
