The award-winning Dawlish Air Show attracts over 80,000 people each year, all keen to bask in the glory of the coastline and enjoy the spectacular displays.
The event kicks off with a family fun day on Friday (22 August) which will be officially opened by the Mayor of Dawlish, Cllr John Petherick at 11am.
Centred around The Lawn at the heart of Dawlish, attractions include Savage Skills, BMX stunt bike display; bouncy castle, falconry, music, funfair, aircraft simulator, craft activities, stalls, food, drink and lots more.
On 8 April 1944 a Lancaster from No 1 Finishing School RAF Hemswell piloted by ATA 2nd Officer Taniya Whittall crashed at Caistor in Lincolnshire killing all the occupants.
One of those on board was AC1 Alfred Spiller. He was subsequently returned home and buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery, Heavitree, Exeter
I am currently researching this crash and would like to make contact with any relatives of Mr Spiller.
If anyone can help, I can be contacted by email: ben.jacob1@btinternet.com
