Queen Mary’s School Remembers the Crew of WWII Aircraft ‘S for Sugar’ at the Crash Site on Remembrance Day...

On Remembrance Day, Queen Mary’s School honoured the memory of the brave crew of Halifax aircraft LL505, known as ‘S for Sugar,’ who tragically lost their lives nearly eighty years ago with a climb to the crash site to set down a biodegradable memorial cross.

On the night of 22 November 1944, the aircraft took off for a training mission over the Cumbrian Mountains. The crew encountered severe difficulties, and the Halifax crashed into the side of Swirl How in the Lake District, killing all on board instantly. During the Second World War, the crew had been stationed at Baldersby Park, now the site of Queen Mary’s School.

To mark this historic and poignant anniversary, pupils from Queen Mary’s visited the crash site at 11:00 on Remembrance Day to lay a memorial and pay tribute to the crew who perished in service to their country.

This act of remembrance was accompanied by a special presentation to the school community. Mr Burn, Head of Adventure at Queen Mary’s, shared the story of the ill-fated mission, shedding light on the bravery of the young men involved and the sacrifices made.

A commemorative display in the Outer Hall, including model aircraft, provided pupils and visitors with a tangible connection to the story, deepening understanding of the crew’s final mission.



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