Edward Bell
"I was shocked and horrified at the time…it was a tragic accident."
The story...
Edward takes us back to his childhood and a day out on the farm with his father. As he grafted in the turnip fields he heard a noise that immediately grabbed his attention…
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A look back...
Edward's mother lived to be 97 years old. Edward invites us to share in some fond memories with photos from various times in his life, including 'Granny Bell's' 90th birthday bash. Check out the photo albums on the right.
Click below to see a clip of Edward on his farm where her explains where the accident took place.
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Name: Evelyn Magee
Date: 06/03/2008
Comment: I found this story very interesting. Edward and I must be about the same age and it was strange to see his photos because I have an almost identical set of me and my husband in almost identical settings and wearing similar clothes!!!
Like Edward, I too wonder about the planes and the pilot. Could your researchers not find out some details? Perhaps from the MOD records of the time?
I love the stories. Such memories they recall. Although I have lived in England for many years I still love to hear about Belfast where I grew up.
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Name: Mary James
Date: 06/03/2008
Comment: Your story was so well told Edward. Thank you for sharing it. It must have been so different in war times and very difficult for everyone in so many different ways. All the best Edward!
Name: J M White
Date: 06/03/2008
Comment: Brought back memories of that era to me and like Edward (I was just a year older)I was interested in aeroplanes and it was a fabulous time to have lived as the various different aircraft that were around were the stuff of dreams for an aeroplane enthusiest. Happy days
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