There are literally thousands of War memorials around the country. WW1 Memorials were usually raised through public subscription to remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. 2014 was the centenary of the start of the First World War, so it was about time there was a series dedicated to War Memorials. There is an un-numbered series in Scotland called Lest we forget and another we have learned about called Poppies on Parade. We will gladly add any of these to the War Memorial Series, just ask for a number. The name of this series We Shall remember them, was chosen from the very moving poem “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon. It is well worth searching out and reading.”
It is to commemorate the two squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force stationed at Croft Airfield during WWII. It is a bronze statue of an airman in flying suit with left arm raised to shield his eyes. There is plenty of information around the memorial area regarding the squadrons involved.
To find the cache, you need to be at N54 AB.CDE W001 FG.HIJ
A= = How many GM's were awarded to 431 RCAF Squadron?
B= = How many 'mentions' for 434 RCAF Squadron?
CC= = In front of the memorial there are how many, in total, concrete paving slabs – 3
D= = How many hundreds of aircrew were lost by 431 RCAF?
E= = How many DFMs were awarded to 434 RCAF?
F= = On the sculpture, how many names make up the sculptress? (it's on the right side)
G= = This memorial was unveiled on G6th September 1987
H= = In what year did the squadrons start flying Lancasters ... 194H?
I= = How many benches are there here ?
J = 434 RCAF lost 49J aircrew?
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The War Memorial Series is a series by Just-Us-Two
If anyone would like to place a War Memorial Cache of your own then please do so. We would ask if you do so please contact us through our profile page so we can keep track of the numbers
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