RAF KENLEY

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Reference WMO/85564

Address:

Hayes Lane

Within area of old Blast Pen, Kenley Aerodrome

Kenley

CR8 5YG

England

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We are seeking a condition survey and photographs of this war memorial to be added to this record. We would like to make an assessment of the current condition of this war memorial and, if necessary, take any appropriate action. Can you help?

Status: On subsequent site(s)
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace
Description: Wall
Materials:
  • Stone Portland stone
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: A freestanding memorial sculpture, the RAF Kenley Tribute, takes the form of an open book. Atop is carved the RAF crest with figures in the central panel representing ground crew, air crew and WRAF. The memorial is in memory of RAF Kenley which played a vital role in both World Wars and all those who served at the base. The memorial is found on Kenley Common, Hayes Lane in Kenley. It was resited in July 2017 as part of restoration of spine wall.
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CENTRE PANEL: RAF KENLEY TRIBUTE/ IN/ HONOUR OF ALL PERSONNEL WHO SERVED HERE/ 1917 - 1959/ "NEVER IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN CONFLICT/ WAS SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW"/ SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL 1940 LEFT AND RIGHT PANELS: (SQUADRONS AND DATES) STEP: UNVEILED BY/ AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR ANTHONY BAGNALL/ KCB OBE FRAES RAF/ 19TH AUGUST 2000

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