Cleethorpes, The North Coates Strike Wing Memorial
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Standing above the sea front is the RAF memorial to the North Coates Strike Wing, its a late spring morning and there is a cool breeze blowing. Turning around we look out over the Humber Estuary, to the left in the distance is Cleethorpes Pier and to the right is Ross Castle (with flag). Cleethorpes still remains a very poular seaside destination, especially for the"yorkies".
Taken approx 15:00 27/09/2011. A rare Sunny day near the end of September
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