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Raynet Volunteers Honor Lockerbie Bombing Victims 35 Years Later

12/21/2025

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In December 1988, the Lockerbie bombing killed 259 passengers and crew and 11 people on the ground.
Volunteers from the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network (Raynet), including Anne Campbell and Ross Campbell, provided essential radio communications.
They faced challenges due to different police frequencies while relaying messages to coordinate rescues.
Police Scotland acknowledged Raynet's vital contributions during the disaster.
The volunteers recently returned to Lockerbie to honor the victims and reflect.

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Story summary

In December 1988, the Lockerbie bombing killed 259 passengers and crew and 11 people on the ground.
Volunteers from the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network (Raynet), including Anne Campbell and Ross Campbell, provided essential radio communications.
They faced challenges due to different police frequencies while relaying messages to coordinate rescues.
Police Scotland acknowledged Raynet's vital contributions during the disaster.
The volunteers recently returned to Lockerbie to honor the victims and reflect.