Airfield/village Memorials

[rich]

This plaque is on a tree in Mausoleum wood Great Limber.

[1marshn30]

Thanks for sharing Rich

[rich]

Thanks for sharing Rich

Well this one is really tucked away so pleased to help with this topic

[1marshn30]

Great find Rich

[1marshn30]

Hi all finally got to spend time at Down Ampney in Glos one of the most important Transport airfields in the latter half of WW2 not just for flying troops and material out but also bringing back the wounded . Parked at the church then walked up to the airfield memorial and around the old taxiway to the end of the runway catching some movements out of Brize ZZ336 was busy in the circuit then back along the footpath to the church and spent a peaceful hour in the church itself .A pic heavy post this one
Ni

[1marshn30]

In the church 48 Sqn and Glider Pilots Regt plaques








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[Firefighter]

Seen in Membury Services (M4) westbound car park is a memorial dedicated 'To the Personnel of the R.A.F and
U.S.A.A.F 7th, 8th and 9th Commands.
Who Served at Station 466 MEMBURY
During 1941 to 1947.
REMEMBER THEM

[Firefighter]

IMG_0698 by Howie Marson, on Flickr I know that it was not an active airfield and only XII Technical Training School, building depicted on sign has only recently been demolished.

[1marshn30]

Thanks Fire fighter very impresive piece of art

[Sid-104]

The dedication of the new memorial at Bexwell took place recently, which is in honour of those who flew from RAF Downham Market. The original memorial now has a plate added, which names all the squadrons and shows the aircraft they flew.
Flt Lt Colin Bell DFC was in attendance, now 102 years old. Colin flew Mosquitos on fifty missions while serving with 608 squadron at RAF Downham Market.

Sid.

memorial1 by Andrew Cutworth, on Flickr

memorial2 by Andrew Cutworth, on Flickr

memorial3 by Andrew Cutworth, on Flickr

[100arw]

RAF Kelstern (near Binbrook), but only from my drone.
P.
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[LimaHotel01]

Always both interesting and thought provoking to see these memorials.
The two VCs on the Downham Market memorial are in memory of Flt Sgt Arthur Aaron who lost his life as captain of a 218 Sqn Stirling on 12 August 1943 and Sqn Ldr Ian Bazalgette who lost his life as captain of a 635 Sqn Lancaster on 4 August 1944.
We will remember them.

[Condor68]

Just found another one.In the Old Kinneff Church near Stonehaven there is a memorial in the church to locals didnt make it home.

[1marshn30]

Thanks for those additional bits not been on FC for a while so sorry for the late reply .As always great to see new ones people have been to . I have got a couple to add from Silverstone which I will do shortly .
Thanks again Ni

[1marshn30]

Hi all
I spent last Friday Int he Silverstone Museum which is housed in the wartime hangar which has been really well renovated . There is a good display about the the airfield and the work of the OTU . As well as a rolling screen with the names of those lost while flying from Silverstone and Turweston there are pictures of famous racing drivers who also where lost during WW2 .
There is also a memorial to the crew of a 578Sqn Halifax which crashed on the airfield while making an emergency landing returning from the infamous Nuremberg raid
There is also a plaque on the Trig point just behind the Luffield corner grandstand it was the 105th and last aircraft lost by the RAF out oft force of nearly 800 sent out that night .
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Also on the bridge over A43 between Brackley and Turweston village are these
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Thanks again to all that have a look and also those than add more to this page .
Ni

[Gruncle 01]

While out today I stopped off at this memorial which is located near me in Horndean Hampshire. Quite a story, especially referencing a V1 chase. Rest in peace Australian heroes.
Australian Aircrew Memorial, Horndean Hampshire, 04/10/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

Australian Aircrew Memorial, Horndean Hampshire, 04/10/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

Australian Aircrew Memorial, Horndean Hampshire, 04/10/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

I have also posted a link to the address which gives more information about the memorial. I hope the link works.
http://www.horndeanpc-hants.gov.uk/Horn ... 41760.aspx

[1marshn30]

Hi thanks for sharing those Mike looks a well impressive place .Ni

[Gruncle 01]

While staying in Cleethorpes in August I went to the services memorial which overlooks the seafront. It is an impressive memorial which pays tribute to not only the armed forces but also the many civilian personnel who worked along side the armed services. I took these few photographs but as you will see there are many plaques on the first picture honouring their memory. I decided at the time on took them that I would wait and post them today to honour all past, present and future members of the services on remembrance day.
Cleethorpes Services Memorial 04/08/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

Cleethorpes Services Memorial 04/08/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

Cleethorpes Services Memorial 04/08/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

These memorials are located in the adjacent garden.
Cleethorpes Services Memorial 04/08/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

Cleethorpes Services Memorial 04/08/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

Cleethorpes Services Memorial 04/08/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

Cleethorpes Services Memorial 04/08/2023 by Michael Skinner, on Flickr

[1marshn30]

Thanks for these Michael impressive collection

[1marshn30]

Hi all
I spent last Friday Int he Silverstone Museum which is housed in the wartime hangar which has been really well renovated . There is a good display about the the airfield and the work of the OTU . As well as a rolling screen with the names of those lost while flying from Silverstone and Turweston there are pictures of famous racing drivers who also where lost during WW2 .
There is also a memorial to the crew of a 578Sqn Halifax which crashed on the airfield while making an emergency landing returning from the infamous Nuremberg raid
There is also a plaque on the Trig point just behind the Luffield corner grandstand it was the 105th and last aircraft lost by the RAF out oft force of nearly 800 sent out that night .
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Also on the bridge over A43 between Brackley and Turweston village are these
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