Memorial

FOXTROT 4

Source: Martin Briscoe

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Current Location

Memorial Garden, Commando Memorial , Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Highlands and Islands, PH34 4EG, Scotland

NN 20805 82427

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 115842
Description: Plaque on small pillar in Garden of Remembrance.
Inscription: Top: <Royal Marines badge> FOXTROT 4 <Royal Navy badge> <image of landing craft> FOXTROT IS THE ONLY VESSEL LOST IN 1982 WHOSE RESTING PLACE IS UNKNOWN / Landing Craft Utility (Mk9) Foxtrot 4 of 4th Assault Squadron RM, part of HMS Fearless, was the last / vessel lost in the Falklands Campaign in 1982. Foxtrot 4 was attacked by a flight of Argentinian aircraft / at sunset on 8th June 1982, and six of her crew were killed. Two of the crew and nin embarked rmy / personnel were rescued. To date her location along with six of her crew remains unknown. / In the Royal Marines and Royal Navy's Amphibious Warfare community, the loss of the 30-metre-long / craft, along with four Royal Marines and two Royal Navy personnel, resonated to this day. / (six names) / 'The Sea is Their Grave' / ' At The going Down Of The Sun We Will Remember Them'

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good