Lennoxtown Library Talks: Linda McIntosh
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Lennoxtown Library Talks: Linda McIntosh

An inspirational talk on WW2 in East Dunbartonshire, to celebrate VE Day anniversary.

By East Dunbartonshire Libraries

Date and time

Mon, 12 May 2025 18:00 - 19:00 GMT+1

Location

Lennoxtown Library and Community Hub

46 Main Street Lennoxtown G66 7JJ United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Journey back to May 7th, 1941, a significant moment in Campsie history during World War II when the skies above witnessed intense conflict. The day marked a gripping encounter between a Luftwaffe Junkers Ju88 and a brave Boulton Paul Defiant night-fighter of 141 Squadron, culminating in the German bomber's crash on the outskirts of Lennoxtown. While two crew members perished, the other two were captured as prisoners of war. In this fascinating hour, LINDA MCINTOSH meticulously unravels this pivotal event, revealing a tale that intertwines tragedy, wartime realities, murder, mass execution and the enduring essence of compassion. Her narrative sheds light on the story of a local family's journey spanning continents, leading to an unlikely friendship with Germany nearly sixty years later. Through her tale, we witness the indomitable resilience of the human spirit, a testament to the unwavering capacity for compassion and reconciliation, even in the aftermath of the darkest chapters in human history.

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