Crew of Spitfire P8596-RF-V fallen off coast on 2/07/1941
Lombardsijde Churchyard is located 3 km north of Nieuwpoort and 14 km south west of Oostende. From Oostende the N318 passes via Raversijde (4 km), Westende (1 km) and finally onto Lombardsijde (1 km). Lombardsijde is approached via the Lombardsijdelaan which continues to the village centre itself. The churchyard is located on the left hand side of the Lombardsijdelaan.