Memorials F/O Patterson
On 7 December 1941 Richard 'Patt' Patterson of 121 'Eagle' Squadron crashed with Spitfire V3711 at this spot. There are two memorial plaques: one next to the bridge over the dunes. The other at a bench on top of the dunes. The text is:
Pattersonbridge
Site of Remembrance
7th December 1941Flying Officer
Richard Fuller Patterson
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Source
- Text: Arjan Vrieze
- Photos: Arjan Vrieze
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