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The Commando Memorial

Spean Bridge, Lochaber

Bronze commandos looking out over their training grounds.

During the Second World War, Britain's commandos trained at Achnacarry Castle nearby, on a brutal course with live ammunition. The memorial, unveiled by the Queen Mother in 1952, shows three bronze commandos looking towards Ben Nevis.

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When
Unveiled 1952
Where
56.8930, -4.9220
Group
Secret bunkers & war sites

Visiting

Beside the A82 north of Spean Bridge. Free.

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