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Latest news in Yorkshire: Published February 22, 2019 11:51:11 AM
Tony Foulds, BBC presenter Dan Walker and Councillor Mary Lea were all
in attendance at the unveiling of a permanent flagpole to the Mi Amigo
crew at the memorial created in their name.
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The trio also planted a large scarlet oak tree (Quercus coccinea) in the
field to the west of the memorial. This location was chosen as it is
relatively close to the memorial while not encroaching on any of the
well-used open spaces. The original scarlet oak trees were planted in
1969 as a tribute to the fallen crew and, of these, three remain behind
the memorial.
Councillor Mary Lea, cabinet member for culture, parks and leisure at
Sheffield City Council, said: “The city has joined together to remember
the fallen from the Mi Amigo and we are very much looking forward to the
flypast which will take place this Friday.
“We are planting many memorial trees across the city’s parks and public
spaces to commemorate those whose sacrifice then has enabled us to enjoy
so many years of peace. This planting was of special significance and it
was great that Tony and Dan, who have worked so hard to bring the Mi
Amigo to the public’s attention, were there to see it.”
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