The Donegal Corridor

[EGDGZTCW]

My brother has recently returned from Ireland and knowing my interest in aviation history, took this photo for me. I offer here for the record.
Chris

[Carnaby]

Interesting one, Chris.
Just looked it up in this book

It mentions the 20 mile wide corridor, which was later used by land based aircraft as well. It save aircraft from having to fly out and around the Inishowen peninsula. The 20 mile width was interpreted somewhat loosely by many aircrew!

Graham

[EGDGZTCW]

Thanks Graham,

I will have read up on this as I'd never heard of the Donegal Corridor.

Chris

[REF]

Interesting, thanks Chris for posting the photo and one to certainly look out for more info. Do you know where is the plaque located?

[EGDGZTCW]

Interesting, thanks Chris for posting the photo and one to certainly look out for more info. Do you know where is the plaque located?

I'll double check with my brother and post back......

[PNK]

Wasn't there a chapter in the NW & Ireland volume of Action Staions about Anglo - Irish realtions during WW2? I'm sure this was mentioned as I did know about it but don't recall it being named this.

[Carnaby]

Wasn't there a chapter in the NW & Ireland volume of Action Staions about Anglo - Irish realtions during WW2? I'm sure this was mentioned as I did know about it but don't recall it being named this.

Found it - page 14. First a/c to use it were Stranraers Feb 6 1941. In August permission was granted for Whitleys, Wellingtons, Hudson, Blenheim, Beaufighter and Liberators. Had to be 'at a good height' and arrangements should be kept secret. Term 'Donegal Corridor' not mentioned by Dave Smith.

You have an amazing memory PNK .

Graham

[EGDGZTCW]

The location of this memorial is apparently on the bridge crossing the River Erne at Ballyshannon (thats the older bridge not the "bypass" bridge)

[REF]

Thanks for that EGDGZTCW!

[PNK]

You have an amazing memory PNK .

I can't remember the year we got married! Mind you neither can the wife