Death of Paratroopers - Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, España
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Smurffaaja
N 27° 44.126 W 015° 35.957
28R E 440933 N 3068039
Death of eleven Paratroopers on this beach.
Waymark Code: WM17DR1
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 02/02/2023
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On 1976 eleven paratroopers from brigade Almogavares VI and Gando base. Their plane has crashed and lives were lost during their excersive. Names of paratroopers are on these plates attached into stone.
This is near lighthouse of Faro.
Disaster Date: 01/01/1976
Date of dedication: 01/01/2009
Memorial Sponsors: Veteranos Paragaidistas de Canarias
Parking Coordinates: N 27° 44.240 W 015° 35.884
Disaster Type: Technological
Relevant Website: Not listed
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