35 Manx residents lost their lives in 1958
The UK's worst high ground aviation accident will be remembered at an informal service at Cooil y Ree Park, St John's tomorrow (Thursday, 27 February).
Thirty-five Manx residents lost their lives when their plane crashed onto the snow-covered slopes of Winter Hill, near Horwich in Lancashire on the 27 February 1958.
The aircraft was carrying a party of local motor traders to visit the Exide battery factory in Manchester.
Of the 42 people aboard the aircraft only seven survived.
The service in St John's, which is open to all, will take place from 11am, after which refreshments will be served in Green's Cafe.
It is being organised by the Rotary Club of Douglas to mark the 67th anniversary of the disaster.
Ties have remained strong between the Isle of Man and the people of Horwich, who did so much to help in the rescue of survivors and provide comfort and support to those who lost loved ones.
Thanks will be given to them - and in particular the Rotary Club of Horwich - at Thursday's gathering.
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