D-Day Commemoration at Down Ampney Airfield - Ticketed Event

for 1 hour
The Old Airfield, Down Ampney
Down Ampney Estate (road between Down Ampney and Kempsford) Cirencester What3Words ///conjured.ushering.protect, GL7 5PL, United Kingdom

A special event commemorating those who flew from RAF Down Ampney on 5th June 1944 - the eve of D-Day - to take part in the Normandy Landings.

With the VOCAL singers - singing war time songs; Cirencester Town Band; the An Act of Remembrance; the ceremony of Sunset. There will be a static display of RAF Down Ampney Memorabilia; some vintage military vehicles on display; community singing; and refreshments.

Tickets (to cover expenses of the event) are £5 each and are available from Ticket Source - see link below.

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The Church of the Holy Rood, Ampney Crucis

Our church continues to reflect the Christian tradition in this village. Services are held on the third Sunday of each month at 10.00am: they are Eucharist (Holy Communion) services with a 'middle of the road' Anglican character. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome, from whatever background.

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Rev'd Dr Gerald South

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D-Day Commemoration at Down Ampney Airfield - Ticketed Event

for 1 hour
The Old Airfield, Down Ampney
Down Ampney Estate (road between Down Ampney and Kempsford) Cirencester What3Words ///conjured.ushering.protect, GL7 5PL, United Kingdom

A special event commemorating those who flew from RAF Down Ampney on 5th June 1944 - the eve of D-Day - to take part in the Normandy Landings.

With the VOCAL singers - singing war time songs; Cirencester Town Band; the An Act of Remembrance; the ceremony of Sunset. There will be a static display of RAF Down Ampney Memorabilia; some vintage military vehicles on display; community singing; and refreshments.

Tickets (to cover expenses of the event) are £5 each and are available from Ticket Source - see link below.

More info

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