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Angus First World War effort examined in new BBC programme

A First World War Sopwith Camel at the heritage museum at Montrose Air Station, Britains first operational  military air base.
A First World War Sopwith Camel at the heritage museum at Montrose Air Station, Britains first operational military air base.

The leading role played by Angus during the First World War will be examined as part of a new BBC programme.

Britain’s first operational military airfield, Montrose Air Station, will feature as part of the broadcaster’s coverage on the anniversary of the start of the war.

The project marks the beginning of a range of content across television, radio and online over four years, and Montrose will feature on Thursday.

Donalda MacKinnon, head of programmes and services at BBC Scotland, said: “A considerable number of communities across Scotland were affected by the war and in many cases the effects and legacies of the conflict still resonate.

“Our programmes across four years will explore many aspects of the war military, political, religious and cultural.

“The productions we have planned thus far will be augmented by further commissions over the four years of the commemoration of the war.

“The content will, hopefully, connect strongly with our audiences and contribute to a valuable archive of the stories of Scots on the front line and at home during the first truly global conflict.”

The air station was set up in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. From the very early days of military aviation in Britain and in both world wars, the station played a vital role in training pilots for the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force.

Montrose Air Station Heritage centre, a popular attraction for both tourists and historians, documents the history of the air station.

In Scotland World War One at Home Stories will be on Good Morning Scotland, the John Beattie Show and Newsdrive on BBC Radio Scotland from Monday 24 to Thursday February 27.

Visit bbc.co.uk/ww1 for more information.