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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.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, according to the Ministry of Defence.The lives of the Carter brothers and their smuggling activiitesBirthplace of the Carter Family Cornwalls most famous smugglers. The Carter brothers close ties with the Admiralty and the wide respect from HM Revenue & Customs and the local population.

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