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Londonderry Sentinel PRESS Battle of the Atlanticcommemorations 2016 inLondonderry

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Derry Journal City Edition PRESS U-boat anniversary weekend 06-May-2016 2

BBC Radio Foyle BROADCAST Discussion about 71thanniversary of Foyle U-boatsurrender

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Derry News PRESS Derry hosts events to markanniversary of U-boatsurrender

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derrypost.com INTERNET Weekend of events planned inDerry to celebrate U-boatsurrender anniversary

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Discussion about 71th anniversary of Foyle U-boat surrender

Discussion with Margaret Edwards, Derry City and Strabane District Council and Kirsty Osborne about 71thanniversary of Foyle U-boat surrender. In the Second World War, German U-boat fleet at Lisahallysurrendered at Foyle. 71 years ago this weekend that happened. German Commander Liverpool Maeve Kelly Republic Tom Cruise Londonderry Guildhall Square

Title: Discussion about 71th anniversary of Foyle U-boat surrenderSource: BBC Radio FoyleMedia Type: BROADCASTProgramme: Lunchtime with Mark PattersonPresenter: Mark PattersonDate: F, 06-May-2016, 14:32:26Duration: 9

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Weekend of events planned in Derry tocelebrate U-boat surrender anniversary

To commemorate the event a series of events have been organised by Derry City andStrabane District Council. Building on the success of last year’s 70th anniversary celebrations, the U Boat Surrenderprogramme of events taking place this Saturday and Sunday will tell the story of thecity’s war effort through a series of talks, exhibitions and family friendly activitiesin the Guildhall, Guildhall Square and Tower Museum. Derry’s strategic location as the most westerly base of the Allied Forces during theSecond World War meant the city played a leading role in the Battle of the Atlantic. Among the exhibits will be a full size replica Spitfire, as well as a range of displaysfrom Second World War collections, including vintage clothing and previously unseenphotographs and footage of Derry during the war years, a 1940’s style photo boothand war–inspired refreshments in Café Atlantic. The programme includes talks on topics as diverse as ‘Rags, Rashers and Rationing’and the ‘B-17 Bomber in the Foyle’; an interactive display of the Spitfire recoveredfrom bog land near Gleneely in Inishowen; and a UXB bomb disposal demonstration bylocal historian, Jonny McNee. The Council’s Education Officer Margaret Edwards said the U Boat Surrender programmeoffers a great opportunity to reclaim this important aspect of the region’s rich maritimeheritage. “We’re delighted to host this series of free events to mark this important milestonein the city’s maritime history. “It will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane for anyone who remembers how the arrivalof the Allied sailors and servicemen during the war years transformed Derry into acultural melting pot. “For anyone not old enough to remember, it’s a great opportunity to learn about therole played by the city in one of the most significant events in history. “The surrender of the U Boats on the Foyle acknowledged Derry’s pivotal role as anallied base. “At one point, some 139 oceangoing ships had their home base either in the city, orat Lisahally and some of the most famous U-boat hunters of the war saw service commandingescort groups out of the Foyle. “The region’s importance was reinforced when the Royal Air Force added airfields atLimavady, Ballykelly, Eglinton and Maydown to help with the war effort.”

Title: Weekend of events planned in Derry to celebrate U-boat surrender anniversarySource: derrypost.comMedia Type: INTERNETDate: W, 04-May-2016

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