RAF Elsham Wold in the UK opened in July 1941 as a heavy bomber station and from the outset, it held Wellingtons, Halifaxes, and finally Lancaster Bombers. Elsham Wold is in the county of Lincolnshire and it's a cold bleak site, the squadrons based there had many losses and accidents caused by ice and freezing fog. In January 1945, a Corporal Hilary, took a van across the … [Read more...] about Haunted Airfields
October 2020 SL Coast Guard Magazine
Memorial Service Event for Kyriakos the Greek Hero
CεLιnε: Admirals, Command staff, fellow Coasties, good evening! I am SCPO Celine Commanding Officer of Station Farcastle; I would like to welcome you all to this modest ceremony our Station is hosting, and thank you for attending. We gathered here today to honor a guardsman of the Hellenic Coast Guard, Lieutenant Kyriakos. Papadopoulos, who this day, on the 10th of October … [Read more...] about Memorial Service Event for Kyriakos the Greek Hero
In Search of Excellence
Last month, the SLCG celebrated a decade of service from Station Munro personnel.Truth be told, the Former Commanding and Executive Officers are individuals who, intheir own way, stand a head and shoulders above the crowd. So, are many of the crew.And today, I will attend a Memorial Service for Captain Kyriakos Papadopoulos,of the Greek Coast Guard. Alone, he saved thousands of … [Read more...] about In Search of Excellence
Infant Death and Miscarriage Awareness Month
Every month there is always a remembrance event; I know there are many things we should never forget and be aware of, but I appreciate the allowances to share them with you. "Infant Death and Miscarriage Awareness Month" affects many people all over the world. It is a time that a family has lost a child to either miscarriage or health problems that the baby was not able … [Read more...] about Infant Death and Miscarriage Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We see the signs everywhere you go, not only in the real world but also in SL. Breast Cancer Awareness month started its movement in 1985 to remind everyone of the importance of getting mammograms done. The recommendation is that women at the age of 40 start their screening and schedule your appointments every year to detect breast … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Month