On Saturday 7 July Alison and Mike Jameson, who live in New Zealand, visited Ford Park. They are on a tour of Europe and took the opportunity to visit the grave of Alison's uncle. He was Pilot Officer William David Finlayson of the Royal New Zealand Air Force who died when his aircraft crashed near Sidmouth on 24 May 1941. Alison and Mike with friends Tim and Cathy Hamblyn were welcomed by members of the Friends of Ford Park Cemetery and treated to a Devon Cream Tea which they much enjoyed! 

A special wreath had been made by Maggie Heath to commemorate the occasion. This was presented to Alison as the group then made its way to the graveside. Due respects were paid to Pilot Officer Finlayson and three of his colleagues who died in the same incident. The group then made its way to the Victorian Chapel to view the Blitz Memorial. Then a return to the Visitor Centre for a final drink and it was the end of a memorable afternoon. It is a rare occasion that Ford Park can welcome relations of those members of the armed forces who died in World War Two. 

R.I.P William David Finlayson