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The Freckleton air disaster, 61 killed as Bomber crashes on the village

Funeral for victims of the Freckleton air disaster Pic: Warfare History Network World War II in Preston One of the worst air disasters of World War II occurred near Warton Aerodrome in 1944. The Fylde coast and Preston were spared most of […]

3 years ago
We’ll Meet Again – Tribute to World War 2 armed forces coming to Preston Charter Theatre on April 27

Preston Charter Theatre will host a tribute to armed forces past, present and future on Monday April 27. We’ll Meet Again will present a show to celebrate 70 years since […]

10 years ago
Harris Museum celebrates Preston’s contribution to the war

The Harris Museum has been celebrating Preston’s role in supplying refreshments to troops during the two World Wars. During the First and Second World War 15 million cups of tea […]

14 years ago
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