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    Memorial

    Royal Canadian Air Force - Maple Tree

    Source: Copyright Gary Henderson

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    Current Location

    In the park in front of 20-23 Lincoln's Inn Fields and across path from the Canada Walk memorial (ref 47456), Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, Camden, Greater London, WC2A 3ED, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 30797 81468

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    Type of Memorial
    Avenue / Tree or grove
    WMR Reference Number
    47457
    Description
    Canadian maple tree with dedicatory metal plaque. The tree is surrounded by protective metal railings.
    Inscription
    CANADIAN MAPLE/ (Acer Saccharum)/ This tree was planted by the/ Rt. Honourable Jean Chretien/ Prime Minister of Canada/ in the company of/ Councillor Ray Adamson/ Mayor of Camden/on Thursday 14 May 1998./ The tree is dedicated to the members of the/ Royal Canadian Air Force/ who were stationed in Lincoln's Inn Fields during the Second World War/ (The tree was donated by Thames Water Services)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Sponsor Type
    corporate

    Ceremonies

    Planted

    14 May 1998

    Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien and the Mayor of Camden

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Tree

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    137617

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • Friends of Lincoln's Inn Fields: https://flif.org/the-fields-in-world-war-ii-1939-45/
    • London Remembers: https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/royal-canadian-air-force-ww2-hq-tree-1998