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William
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 Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:19 pm Post subject: Auchentoshan 70th Anniversary Clydebank Blitz |
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Continuing support for its local community and Erskine, the charity that provides nursing and medical care for former members of the Armed Forces, Auchentoshan Distillery today marked the 70th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and tree.
On the 70th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, which fell today, Monday 14th March, Auchentoshan Distillery invited local residents, veterans, dignitaries and volunteers from the Erskine charity to the Distillery Visitor Centre for a VIP lunch and unveiling.
Full story here:
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/auchentoshanclydebankblitz.htm |
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Kenny M
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| Quote: | The Clydebank Blitz was two devastating Luftwaffe air raids by 439 bombers on Clydebank over the nights of 13th and 14th March 1941. 528 people died, 617 people were seriously injured, and hundreds more were injured by blast debris. Out of approximately 12,000 houses, only seven remained undamaged " with 4,000 completely destroyed and 4,500 severely damaged. Over 35,000 people were made homeless. It was during this time that Auchentoshan Distillery was bombed destroying one of the warehouses and several others were damaged.
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I just couldnt imagine what it would have been like.
Well done to Auchentoshan for commemorating it. |
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