{"title":"Arran at War","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of exclusive gifts recognising the effect of war on Arran. Remember the loss of life, admire the engineering ingenuity or learn a little about Arran's history through the lens of war.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avro-anson-air-recognition-model-kit-wwii-arran-crash","title":"Avro Anson Air Recognition Model Kit WWII Arran Crash","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted and cut from Larch Ply in our workshop on the beautiful Isle of Arran, this kit builds an Air Recognition Model which with others were originally designed to teach the correct identification of enemy and friendly aircraft during WWII. Includes full instructions and comes compete with stand.\u003cbr\u003eThis model also serves to commemorate the five lives lost on the 28th January 28 when 1941 Anson N4939. Anson I of 1 AONS Prestwick hit Am Binnein, and also five crew members lost on the 2nd August 1942 when Anson DJ472 crashed just below the peak of Caisteal Abhail, about 2 miles North West of Goat Fell, during a training flight after being brought off course by bad weather. \u003cbr\u003eAir Recognition was a key skill for all arms of the military and you may have seen posters illustrating various types but these were supplemented by small 3D models which were used to teach how to spot key features and shapes to quickly identify friendly and enemy aircraft from all possible angles. Model makers of all ages were encouraged to make such recognition models for instructional use and cut out plans and instructions for making these models were a regular feature in service journals of the period for units to make their own. As Arran was a key training location these models would have been a common sight on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52807526482250,"sku":null,"price":21.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/6890\/8106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6292329578_aqyy.jpg?v=1757876354"},{"product_id":"liberator-air-recognition-model-kit-wwii-arran-crash-consolidated-lb-30a-liberator","title":"Liberator Air Recognition Model Kit WWII Arran Crash Consolidated LB-30A Liberator","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted and cut from Larch Ply in our workshop on the beautiful Isle of Arran, this kit builds an Air Recognition Model which with others were originally designed to teach the correct identification of enemy and friendly aircraft during WWII. Includes full instructions and comes compete with stand.\u003cbr\u003eThis model also serves to honour the 22 servicemen killed when AM261 crashed with the loss of all on board after entering cloud and striking Mullah Buidhe, at the head of Coire Lan, Isle of Arran shortly after taking off for a ferry trip across the Atlantic in August 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Recognition was a key skill for all arms of the military and you may have seen posters illustrating various types but these were supplemented by small 3D models which were used to teach how to spot key features and shapes to quickly identify friendly and enemy aircraft from all possible angles. Model makers of all ages were encouraged to make such recognition models for instructional use and cut out plans and instructions for making these models were a regular feature in service journals of the period for units to make their own. As Arran was a key training location these models would have been a common sight on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52807526547786,"sku":null,"price":21.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/6890\/8106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6292282860_x5bp.jpg?v=1757876355"},{"product_id":"hms-dasher-ceramic-mug-arran-at-war","title":"HMS Dasher Ceramic Mug Arran at War","description":"\u003cp\u003eArran at War HMS Dasher\u003cbr\u003eThis ceramic mug depicts HMS Dasher which served in WWII. The sketched images in charcoal by Alistair are reproduced in fine detail and have launch and loss dates on the back. Each mug is supplied with an information card giving some of the history of the ship, sad demise and loss of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMS Dasher was of the Avenger class of converted merchant ships and used as an escort carrier in WWII. She took part in Operation Torch transporting Sea Hurricanes to aid in the invasion of French North Africa. An explosion on board on the 27th March 1943 caused her, in less than three minutes, to sink in the Firth of Clyde in sight of the Isle of Arran with the loss of 379 men. Boats from Lamlash and Brodick, alongside others from the mainland, assisted in the rescue of the 149 survivors but fuel on the water caught fire and contributed to the heavy death toll. Rescuers were told not to discuss the incident and local press was forbidden to report in order to preserve morale in wartime. The ship lies approximately half way along the Ardrossan-Brodick Ferry Route and is controlled under the Protection of Military Remains Act. Memorials are sited at both Ardrossan Front and at Brodick Pier in the Terminal Building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee separate listing for HMS (HMT) Arran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portion from the sale of this mug is donated to HMS Dasher (1943) Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMugs are dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePostage from the Isle of Arran is included. Should you prefer to click and collect from Cladach please contact us for price adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Touch of Enchantment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61398763176266,"sku":null,"price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/6890\/8106\/files\/a20251213_152643.jpg?v=1774120487"},{"product_id":"hms-hmt-arran-ceramic-mug-arran-at-war","title":"HMS (HMT) Arran Ceramic Mug Arran at War","description":"\u003cp\u003eArran at War HMS HMT Arran\u003cbr\u003eThis ceramic mug depicts  HMS (HMT) Arran which served in WWII. The sketched images in charcoal by Alistair are reproduced in fine detail and the mugs have launch and loss dates on the back. Each mug is supplied with an information card giving some of the history of the ship, sad demise and loss of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBuilt by Cook, Welton \u0026amp; Gemmill (Beverley, U.K.) and launched in 1940, the HMS Arran was a MS Trawler of the Isle Class; trawlers were the most common vessel in the Royal Navy at the outbreak of WWII and were excellent as escort vessels. She was primarily used for minesweeping and harbour defence mainly in Freetown, South Africa. HMS Arran picked up survivors totalling 266 from ships \u003ci\u003eClan Macpherson\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDumana\u003c\/i\u003e which were torpedoed in two separate events in 1943 off Freetown and Sassandra, Ivory Coast respectively. At the war’s end she was converted to a civilian vessel and sold in 1946. After several further sales and renames she was lost as the German coastal freighter \u003ci\u003eBerta Kienass\u003c\/i\u003e after striking a stray WWII mine just off Texel in the North Sea with the loss of 13 men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portion from the sale of this mug is donated to HMS Dasher (1943) Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee separate listing for HMS Dasher Mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMugs are dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePostage from the Isle of Arran is included. 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