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New Commando heritage centre planned

Discussion in 'WWII Today' started by GRW, Jun 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM.

  1. GRW

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    Oh, I hope this one comes off. My father's best mate Dougie was one of the originals.
    "A charity has unveiled plans for a £7.4m heritage centre honouring the birthplace of many of Europe's commando and special forces units.
    Thousands of soldiers from the UK and its allies, including Norway, Poland, France and Belgium, trained in commando warfare in Lochaber during World War Two.
    The area's role in the war is recalled by the Commando memorial, which was unveiled near Spean Bridge, north of Fort William, in 1952.
    The newly-formed International Commando Heritage Trust has proposed building a "discrete" centre near the monument.
    The trust is gathering support for its plans among politicians, senior military staff and local communities.
    The Commando Association and Royal Marines Association have offered their backing to the project.
    Discussions are also taking place with potential funding partners."
    Plan for £7.4m commando heritage centre near Spean Bridge - BBC News
     

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