Memorial

Handley Page Halifax LW579

Halifax LW579 51 Squadron RAF

Source: Copyright Matthew Hipkin

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Current Location

SE of Lewknor, south of the M40: the site was formerly part of the Chiltern Sculpture Trail which stood on this Forestry Commission land., Cowleaze Wood, Christmas Common Road, Lewknor, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX49 5HL, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 72574 95632

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Stone of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 31382
Description: Rectangular stone with carved inscription on front face. This crew are also commemorated at the RAF Snaith Memorial Gardens on record 98796
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF THE CREW OF 51 SQUADRON, HALIFAX LW 579 MH 'V' / KILLED IN ACTION 31.3.1944 / (Names) / To Forget is a Vain Endeavor (sic)/ Remembrance Lasts Forever.

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 7
Died: 7
Information shown: surname,rank,year died

History

Maintenance History: Stone was taken from Lincoln Cathedral.

Ceremonies

Dedicated

1994

Serving Service Personnel

Conservation

Components

Stone of remembrance

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Further Information

Unidentified Newspaper/Magazine c1998 'The Freebee'