Working through Harrogate these past three weeks, I've kept passing a Commonwealth War Grave.The locals tell me that the headquarters of the Royal Canadian Air Force in Britain was at nearby Allerton Castle; a thousand Canadians made it to England only to die on take-off, or on landing(especially after being shot up and crashing in England).
Apparently they are buried in a central location(when and where possible) at Harrogate.
This is the picture from the gate.
You can tell they aren't US, because the wrought iron says '1939/1945'.
And I guess you can tell they aren't British because the workmen's van parked outside is marked 'Commonwealth' War Graves.
The gate isn't locked.
If you're ever up there the garden is very peaceful, and not far from the Yorkshire Showground.
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Funnily enough, the Longest Day is on TV; and you can imagine my surprise.
I identify most strongly with the French civilians who are finally being liberated.
Hope springs eternal eh?
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