Ein Brückenschlag der Freundshaft

Ein Brückenschlag der Freundshaft

German newspaper article about the memorial to Peter Jenkinson's crew. Ceremony in Michelbach to honour Karl Frauhammer’s memorial to seven fallen English aircrew. Speeches made by British military attaché, Air Commodore General Martin; Mayor Horst Lehmann; District Administrator Hugo Geisert; Consul General Hale; and Dr Hans Heidler MP. Memorial said to represent a ‘bridge of friendship’ between Germany and England. Importance of reconciliation and peace. Names read out, musical contributions and gifts. Photographs of Consul General Hale, Mayor Lehmann, voluntary firefighters with wreaths, and two soldiers providing guard of honour.

One printed document and three b/w photographs mounted on an album page.

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