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14th May 2014, 22:30

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Mechta

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You're welcome Ian,

Here are a couple more links which give a fairly recent idea of the condition of the graveyard.

The second link contains further links (under 'material available') which allow you to determine which is Flt Lt Waghorn's grave:

Bourne Conservation Group's Website

Bourne Conservation Group's Website

Deviating slightly from the thread, here is a silent video of the 1929 race:

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/br.../query/waghorn

and close ups of the S6:

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/35...miles-per-hour

and here is a photo of the funeral procession:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafmusic/rafcm...BE3973600F.jpg

Last edited by Mechta; 14th May 2014 at 23:38. Reason: Video link added

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