ARMISTICE DAY 2020 AT RAF VALLEY
Dennis Pritchard • 1 May 2020
ARMISTICE DAY 2020 AT RAF VALLEY
To mark Armistice Day, a short ceremony was held in front of the Memorial Stone, presided by the Station Chaplain, Reverend (Squadron Leader) Mike Hall, RAF.
While recognising the ongoing COVID restrictions in regard to social distancing rules and despite the near gale force winds; a small party had attended led by the Station Commander and Station Warrant Officer; accompanied by Valley Aviation Society representatives.
Wreaths were laid by Group Captain Chris Moon on behalf of the station, followed by Valley Aviation Society, vice-chair Ron Williams. Secretary, Dennis Pritchard was then to finally provide a wreath on behalf of No 350 Squadron and the people of Belgium. This was in appreciation and remembrance to over 4,500 Belgian civilian citizens, mainly from Flanders, who had found refuge in Wales during World War One.
Photos 1-4: RAF Valley Photographic Section
Photos 5-8: Jim Le Cras
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