Clydebank Blitz 80: Bankhead Primary plants tree to remember lost lives
A SCHOOL community planted a tree this week in memory of those who died 80 years ago in the Clydebank Blitz. One of the bombs, a "parachute landmine" exploded in the playground of Bankhead Primary on the night of Thursday, March 13, 1941. At the time, the school was being used as an air raid precaution station, home to the Auxiliary Fire Service and a first aid post. It was also a base for boy messengers who relayed information. A total of 39 people were killed by the school explosion, including two boy messengers. Last week, the school planted an oak tree and plaque on the school gro...
Source: clydebankpost.co.uk