CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge

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This is one of 83 Neutrality Signs constructed in Ireland in WW2 at the behest of the USA (slightly comprimising our neutrality!). This one reads 6 EIRE. The US bombers used the signs for navigation purposes after crossing the Atlantic. The signs also helped reduce the chances of the Luftwaffe from bombing Ireland by accident, which did happen. 25 of the 83 signs have been found and some are being restored now. Obviously they are meant to be seen from the air rather than ground level, so the photo only really shows the 6 and that's upside down. The EIRE part is between the 6 and the CB1100. This sign is at Howth Head near Dublin.