AF 447 memorial, Memorial site in Père Lachaise Cemetery, France.
The AF 447 memorial is a place of remembrance within Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris dedicated to those aboard the aircraft. Located in Division 84, it displays inscriptions in multiple languages to honor the passengers and crew members.
The memorial was created following the aircraft accident on June 1, 2009, when the plane crashed over the Atlantic Ocean. The tragedy claimed all 228 people aboard and remains one of the most significant aviation incidents.
The memorial brings together people from many different countries to honor those lost in the aviation disaster. It serves as a place where families and visitors from around the world can share their remembrance.
The memorial stands in Division 84, on Avenue transversale no. 3, separate from the cemetery's three other aviation memorials. The plot measures 9 m². Enter through the cemetery gates and follow the transverse avenue to the division; the ground is level and walkable.
The memorial is the second built for the flight, after the one in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It stands apart from Père Lachaise's three other air-disaster memorials: its 9 m² plot lies in Division 84 on Avenue Transversale No. 3. The glass panel carries 228 etched swallows, one per person aboard.
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