This page contains a number of interesting articles that describe what life was like for the villagers of East Farndon during World War Two. It also contains details of what happened in relation to the air crashes in the village in 1944.
80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings on 6th June 2024
Click the photo to read this special article from Judy Hodgetts that was created to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June 2024.
East Farndon Villagers in World War Two
Click the photo to read about the East Farndon villagers who lost their lives in World War Two, article by Judy Hodgetts.
Click the photo to read about the East Farndon villagers who served in World War Two, article by Judy Hodgetts.
Click the photo to read about the East Farndon villagers who served in the community during World War Two, article by Judy Hodgetts.
Click the photo to read some villager’s accounts of growing up in East Farndon during World War Two, article by Judy Hodgetts.
Click the photo to read a profile of Sir Alexander Stanier, plus click this link to learn more from the IWM Audio Recording, article by Judy Hodgetts.
1944 Air Crashes in East Farndon
On Sunday 11th July 2021, East Farndon held a moving ceremony at the War Memorial to remember and honour five young RAF airmen, who lost their lives in two air crashes near East Farndon in July 1944. The ceremony was followed by the incredible spectacle of a flypast over the village by the Dakota from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Click the Dakota photo to open a new page to see the story, photos and videos related to this memorable event. In addition, click this link to open the full written article.
On Friday July 1st 2022, Judy Hodgetts and Theresa Reed gave an engaging and interesting talk in the Village Hall, explaining all of the details related to the air crashes that happened in the village in 1944.
Click the Wellington Bomber photo to open a new page to see the story and open a link where you can view the full talk on YouTube.
The Impact of World War Two on East Farndon
Click the photo to read an article, written by Judy Hodgetts, that provides details of the Prisoner of War Camp on the Farndon Road.
Click the photo to read an article on the Dambusters.
Click the photo to read about the East Farndon 1943 Invasion Committee Provision.