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Memorial details

Memorial type
Garden
District
North Kesteven
Town
Birchwood
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 10th June 1989
    Attended by: Sir Michael Beetham, Marshal of the Royal Air Force (former member of 50 Squadron)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
43204

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Current location

Birchwood Leisure and Community Centre
Birchwood Avenue
Birchwood
North Kesteven
Lincolnshire
LN6 0HX
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 93437 69754
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Garden of Remembrance with blue pearl granite obelisk that has inscription and two squadron badges. Two other plaques on rear wall.
Inscription
50 Squadron badge LXI Squadron badge TO THE MEMORY OF THE / AIR CREWS AND GROUND STAFF / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / WHILST SERVING WITH / NO 50 SQUADRON AND 61 SQUADRON / 5 GROUP, BOMBER COMMAND / THE ROYAL AIR FORCE / 2ND WORLD WAR 1939 TO 1945 THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED ON THE 3RD JUNE 1989 BY / MARSHAL OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE / SIR MICHAEL BEETHAM, GCB, CBE, DFC, AFC, FRArS / ON THE ORIGINAL SITE OF ROYAL AIR FORCE, SKELLINGTHORPE. TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS / OF THOSE WE LOVE / IS NOT TO DIE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: height 9 ft
    Materials: Granite, Gilt
  • Memorial
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brick
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Details: Survivors and families of those who died and £500 from the Lincoln City Council.
Reference
  • Air Force Memorials of Lincolnshire 3rd edition by Ingham, Mike 52 Published:Midland Publishing Limited 1990 Leicester
  • Strathearn Herald - Friday 16 June 1989 Salute! (History of the squadrons)
  • Newark Advertiser - Friday 09 June 1989 Flyers pay tribute to lost comrades (photograph)

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