Island's disused airfields to be celebrated

Wed, 04 Nov 2015

Five disused airfields on the Isle of Man will be recognised this weekend as part of efforts to honour our aviation heritage.

Plaques and memorials will be unveiled by The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust at Jurby, Hall Caine, Andreas and Douglas.

42 memorials have been erected across the UK so far - the charity says the aim is to educate people.

Founder Kenneth Bannerman says the Island's sites can't be overlooked: