Call for memorial to airmen who went missing

Tuesday, 30 August 2022 09:43

Manx Aviation and Military Museum says some 'just vanished'

Plans are being considered for a new memorial on the Isle of Man to honour service people who went missing.

The Manx Aviation and Military Museum acts as a permanent memorial to the men and women who’ve served in various wars.

The museum's garden is even home to tributes to fallen airmen from Canada and Poland.

But director Ivor Ramsden says he’s considering a sculpture for those who've gone missing after taking off from the Isle of Man:

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