Lockerbie: 37 years on from atrocity, volunteers recall vital role
Summary
The article reflects on the role of volunteer radio operators during the Lockerbie disaster in 1988. Members of the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network (Raynet) provided essential communication support after the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The volunteers helped coordinate efforts by linking different emergency services during the rescue operation.Key Facts
- The Lockerbie disaster occurred on December 21, 1988, when a bomb exploded on Pan Am Flight 103.
- The bombing resulted in the death of 259 passengers and crew, along with 11 people on the ground.
- Raynet is a volunteer network that provides radio communication during emergencies.
- Anne and Ross Campbell were among the Raynet volunteers involved in the Lockerbie rescue efforts.
- Volunteers assisted police, search and rescue teams, and others by facilitating communication.
- The Raynet volunteers helped different emergency services communicate despite separate radio frequencies.
- Evidence of the bombing, such as a damaged baggage container, was discovered during the operation.
- The disaster is considered the largest terror attack on British soil.
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