Our thanks to Peter Hoare, who as well as sending in a very interesting background article, see the post entitled Major Lanoe Hawker Connections , has also sent in a concise series of photos of the days events.
Luftwaffe and 24 Sqn Standard Bearers take part in the village remembrance ceremony held in the morning
At the ruins of Luisenhof Farm, near where Major Hawker was buried.
24 Sqn and Luftwaffe aircrew in a spirit of reconciliation
Spectators assemble in front of the Mairie before the ceremony
The memorial to Major Lanoe Hawker with wreaths laid during the unveiling ceremony
