In 1944, a plane from the Polish Air force was returning from a mission and developed engine problems. Instead of bailing out of the plane, the airmen flew on to avoid the populated area of South Bristol and crashed in a field next to Long Ashton Church. These brave men sacrificed their lives to save others and this is commemorated every 5 years when the date falls on a Sunday.
The Aircrew Remembrance Society
Long Ashton Parish Council
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- Memorial to the Polish Airmen
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- Long Ashton
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- Chairman of the Anglo Polish Society Anne Foot with Stanlislaw
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- After the laying of the wreaths
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- Standard bearers in Long Ashton Church yard
