1943 - Shanklin's Darkest Hour

In this film we look at the Shanklin Bombing of 1943. In 2023 It was the eightieth anniversary when destruction was forced on the town of Shanklin. January the 3rd four FW 190’s dropped four bombs, hitting, the local Roman Catholic Church, Cottages, Shelters and the home of the NFS, with fatalities of all ages. Six weeks later on the 17th of February the town was again hit, with more fatalities including Reverend Irons, who only six weeks early was leading the previous bomb victims funeral. The film includes eyewitness reports of these day’s and the story of the Kingswell’s who’s tragedy included both bombs.

Narrated by Jay White
Roll Call - Immy and Neve
Reading and Blessing - Reverend Mark Williams

Featuring:

Peggy Forward
Mick Bull
John Fleming
Len Benford
Henry Appel
Barbara Price
John Harden
Pat Glover
Nigel Young
June Kingswell
Evelyn Smith
Ann Kendell
Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon

Produced by Richard Priest

Written and Directed by Kev Weeden

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