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Operation Frankton - "THE COCKLESHELL HEROES" - one of the most daring raids of WW2 the Commando Canoes's were tested in the surf on Praa Sands.Birthplace of the Carter Family Cornwalls most famous or infamous Smugglers decide for yourself. An "upright man" according to the Revenue. Worth swapping French prisoners for according to the Admiralty. Robin Hoods of the day, according to the wider public.WW2 Crash site of the Sunderland Flying Boat known as the "Flying Porcupine" a massive U Boat Hunter protecting our convoys, was attacked by eight German Junkers JU.88 managed to shoot down 3 before crashing on to the beach at Praa Sands.The Coastal path at Rinsey Head. This was used by the Revenue Men "Riders" to look out for Smugglers "loitering or Hovering" in the bay for which there were massive fines of £200 for also is looking over Wheal Prosper Mine which featured in the Harlech Television adaptation of the Winston Graham Poldark Novel “The Stranger from The Sea”

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