Memorials & monuments · North West England
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial
In or near Portpatrick.
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Old Portpatrick Church and Churchyard features the ruins of a church built in 1628-29, notable for its cruciform design. Visitors can explore the historical site, including the adjacent graveyard which was used for burials until the late 19th century.
Place summary
The USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates the aircraft operated by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. It serves as a reminder of the historical significance of military aviation in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8420, -5.1198
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.6 km
- Official site
- www.portpatrickchurchyard.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13190830687 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
North Harbour
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Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.1 km
Portpatrick Harbour
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Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
South Harbour
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The Portpatrick
Hotels · 0.2 km
Portpatrick
Villages · 0.2 km
Portpatrick Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.2 km
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Portpatrick Beach
Beaches · 0.2 km
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Ruins of Portpatrick Old Parish Kirk
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Marinas · North West England
North Harbour
harbour within the outer harbour of Portpatrick Harbour, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
📷 3Harbours & ports · North West England
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour — harbour within Portpatrick Harbour in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 5📷 5Marinas · North West England
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour — a marina in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Marinas · North West England
South Harbour
harbour within the outer harbour of Portpatrick Harbour, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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The Portpatrick
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial?
- USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8AN).
- What is USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial?
- USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8AN.
- Is USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8AN. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.