RAF Ringway WW2
UKNIWM Ref: 55729
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Address
| Type: |
STONE OF REMEMBRANCE |
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| Other Location Details: |
Formally known as RAF Ringway. |
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| OS Map Ref: |
SJ 810 840 |
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Inscription
THIS STONE COMMEMORATES THE SERVICE, DEDICATION AND DUTY/ SHOWN BY OFFICERS AND NCOS, MEN AND WOMEN,/ OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS DURING THE PERIOD 1940 - 1945/ WOMEN'S AUXILIARY AIR FORCE/ PARACHUTE PACKERS/ AIR TRANSPORT AUXILIARY/ NUMBER 14 FERRY POOL/ SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE/ FOR TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL DUTIES/ CONDUCTED FROM THIS AIRPORT
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| STONE OF REMEMBRANCE |
GRANITE |
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GOOD |
Physical Description
Granite stone set on a bed of gravel. White lettering centrally inscribed, with a small crucifix at the centre top.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
SECOND WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
0 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
None |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
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| Maintenance History: |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
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Craftsmen
Not known
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
0 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
O |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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