Frome and its part in Hitler's Downfall...
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| Frome's very own Spitfire R7200 Mark One with Frome District emblazoned in four inch high yellow letters on its fuselage |
In six weeks the people of Frome raised £5,235 and were able
to purchase a Spitfire no R7200 Mark One with Frome District emblazoned
in four inch high yellow letters on its fuselage.
The
Frome and District Spitfire fund was launched on August 30, 1940 with
the sum of £880 already promised and the stirring words "Spitfire from
Frome spell Hitler's doom".
On October 18th was announced that Frome people had donated enough money to buy a Spitfire in less than six weeks.
The
notice said: "This wonderful achievement speaks well for the enthusiasm
of the organisers of the fund, and also for the public spiritedness and
generosity of the people of Frome and District."
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