Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast figure
District
East Lindsey
Town
Woodhall Spa
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Post-1945 war or conflict, Gulf War (1990-1991), Iraq War (2003-2011)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 19-05-2013
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
68585

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Current location

Royal Square
Station Road
Woodhall Spa
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN10 6QJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 19281 63060
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Abstract sculpture made out of black stone and structured in three connected triangle forms. Engraved emblem of 617 Squadron on the middle triangle. Inscription on the lower triangle, an engraved red flash on side 2 of the outer, highest triangle, and a red flash and inscription on side 3 of the outer, highest triangle.
Inscription
Face 1 lower triangle: IN/ MEMORY/ ALL MEMBERS OF/ 617/ SQUADRON/ ROYAL AIR FORCE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ SINCE 1945/ IN SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Face 3 of the outer, highest triangle: GULF 1991/ IRAQ 2003
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Post-1945 war or conflict
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Gulf War (1990-1991)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Iraq War (2003-2011)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other
Details: In 2011 the No.617 Aircrew Association launched a public appeal for the completion of the memorial (£ 25,000).

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