Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Manchester
Town
Manchester
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
Karen Vincent (Designer)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
24822

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Current location

NOTE-this is one of 4 Prayer rooms at the airport.
Manchester Airport
Terminal 2 Departures Prayer Room ,beyond Security
Manchester
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M90 4AL
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 81945 85389
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Abstract commemorating the 60,000 paratroopers who trained at the airport during WW2.
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
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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