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Doonfoot (Bun) POW Camp

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 2:34 pm
by mspring
ImageCan anyone tell me why the POW Camp at Doonfoot has the - (Bun) - part added to the name?

Thank you. Malcolm

edit - Malcolm, I have deleted your email address, it’s safer (and better) for you if people use the communication facilities on the forum, which can include email, without publicising your private address. Meg, moderator

Re: Doonfoot (Bun) POW Camp

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 3:26 pm
by Penny Tray
I don't know for sure but wonder if it simply indicates that the camp was the property of Billy BUtliN, loaned temporarily to the Admiralty- see the following link: -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butlin%27s_Ayr