![]() ![]() 10 Squadron (Royal Flying Corps) during the final stages of the battle. Travelling from RAF Brize Norton, we crossed over to France, arriving before the light Abeele Aerodromefaded at Abeele Aerodrome, wartime home of No. The ‘liquid mud’ ground in the village rendered tanks practically useless in battle, becoming stuck or even sinking, along with men and horses. The Allied assault launched in the early hours of 31st July 1917, lasting three months, one week and three days before allies recaptured the village of Passchendaele. The war effort in Germany was crippling the country and civilians were literally starving to death. PasschendaeleĪlso known as the ‘Third Battle of Ypres’, Passchendaele has become a symbol of the worst and indeed the best of World War One, its name synonymous with sacrifice, futility and mud.Īt this point of The Great War, both Germany and Britain were suffering at home. Guided by the very knowledgeable war historian and friend of the company, Major Tim Saunders MBE of Anglia Tours, we were transported back in time to gain an insight into the events of years ago. ![]() In recognition of Armistice Day, we would like to share stories of the journeys we’ve been. This year we visited Passchendaele, Dunkirk and Bastogne to retrace the steps of the many who fought for our freedom. We remember and honour our Heroes Category: Blogs Released: 11 November 2018Įach year, AirTanker and the Voyager Community embark on a number of Battlefield Tours. ![]()
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