Memorial

Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm Airfield

Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm airfield memorial

Source: Mike Guttridge

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Current Location

Close to the entrance of radio station., Blake Hill Farm, Chelworth Lower Green, Cricklade, North Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN6 6HQ, England

SU 07881 91926

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Type of Memorial: Cairn
WMR Reference Number: 23895
Description: Stone cairn built of irregular blocks with smooth tapering capstone. Plaque bearing inscription mounted on 6 o'clock face.
Inscription: WHEN YOU PAUSE TO SEE THE TIME OF DAY REMEMBER THE CANADIANS/ WHO FLEW FROM THIS AIRFIELD BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS, SOME NEVER/ RETURNED, OTHERS RETURNED WITH LIFETIME MEMORIES./ DEDICATED BY THE MEMBERS OF 437 (T) HUSKY SQUADRON WITH THE/ GRACIOUS HELP OF THE PEOPLE OF CRICKLADE ON 25TH SEPTEMBER 1994/ NO. 437 SQUADRON ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE R.A.F. BLAKEHILL FARM/ 14TH SEPT 1944 - 7TH MAY 1945

Maintenance History: A programme is in place to manage for maintenance by Cricklade Town Council

Unveiled

25th September 1994

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

25th September 1994

Canadian visitors, marking 50th anniversary of Canadians serving at Blakehill Farm

Custodian: Cricklade Town Council have established a programme of maintenance.

Cairn

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good