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Memorial service to mark air tragedy

by isleofman.com 27th February 2012

The anniversary of the Island's worst air disaster is set to be marked at a service later this morning (Monday).

Thirty-five local people lost their lives when a plane travelling from Ronaldsway to Manchester crashed into Winter Hill in Lancashire on February 27, 1958.

There were just seven survivors.

The service is being held at the Winter Hill Memorial in Cooil-y-Ree Park in St John's at 11am.

Douglas Rotary Club's Howard Callow told Manx Radio why it's important to remember:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Monday 27th, February 2012 07:29pm.

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