Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
West Lindsey
Town
Ingham
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 09 November 2003
    Attended by: UNKNOWN
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54299

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Current location

South wall of the chancel
All Saints Church
Church Lane
Ingham
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN1 2XW
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 95007 83504
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wall hung rectangular brass plaque on a wooden backboard. Incised inscription picked out in red and black, engraving of an RAF badge on top left hand corner.
Inscription
Royal Air Force INGHAM/ 1940-46/ Royal Air Force Ingham was an important base, with operational, training, technical/ research and assessment responsibilities./ Amongst the several squadrons and units based here, we remember:/ 300 and 305 Polish Squadrons, who served during the period 1942-44./ 1481 Bombing and Gunnery Flight who performed the initial and successful trial of/ the Improved armament for heavy aircraft development by Rose of Gainsborough./ All those who served and gave their lives./ LEST WE FORGET/ REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2003
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 197mm, width 281mm
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: depth 28mm, height 238mm, width 320mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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