Walk will mark 80 years since fatal crash of World War Two Wellington Bomber on Ben Rinnes near Dufftown
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Respects will be paid on Tuesday to the Second World War servicemen who died when a Wellington Bomber crashed into Ben Rinnes near Dufftown.
The plane, which had been on training exercise from RAF Lossiemouth, crashed into the hill on November 14, 1943.
Of the five crew members, three managed to bail out on time but, sadly, the other two were killed.
The outline of this crash site is still clearly visible from the north side of the Ben where the ground was scarred so badly that nothing will grow there even today.
A group of walkers, who will meet on Tuesday to scale the hill, states that their intention is to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts across the world.
A spokesperson for the group said: "Anyone who wishes to accompany us on the day will be more than welcome.
"Ben Rinnes is not a hill to be taken lightly if you’re not an experienced hillwalker or you're not very fit.
"The weather at the top of the Ben can be far different than at the bottom, so wear suitable clothing and footwear. You will be responsible for your own safety and wellbeing."
The group will set off from The Ben carpark at 10.30am, which is well signposted and stands a short off the B9009 road about three miles south of Dufftown.
