- Type of Memorial
- Pillar / Column
- WMR Reference Number
- 54904
- Description
- A rectangular, white stone pillar, displaying two brass plaque.
- Inscription
- Plaque 1: In Memory of/ 1333551 Sergeant John George 'Johnny' Wiseman/ 609 (West Riding) Squadron/ of Grange Farm, Martham/ Lost on operations over the English Channel/ in the service of his country/ 14th February 1943/ Aged 20 years./
Plaque 2: John Wiseman was born and grew up here at Grange Farm. On leaving school he worked on the farm/ until he was old enough to join the Royal Air Force, training as a pilot in Canada before returning in/ 1942 and being posted to R.A.F. Duxford in Cambridgeshire, flying Hawker Typhoon fighter aircraft with/ 609 (West Riding) Squadron./On 14th February 1943, it was 'A' fights turn at readiness, and Johnny, flying Typhoon R7872 PR-S/ was paired with F/Sgt Alan 'Babe' Haddon in Typhoon DN294 PR-O as Red Section. Together, they/ took off in perfect flying weather from R.A.F. Manston in Kent. Their mission was to protect some/ Royal Navy vessels in difficulties off the french coast. While attempts were made to reach safety,/ Sgt Wiseman and F/Sgt Haddon provided close escort, circling the boats./ At around 11am, Sergeant John Wiseman and Flight Sergeant Alan Haddon were attacked by German/ Focke Wulf Fw190 fighter aircraft of III/JG2. They had approached the patrolling typhoons from just/ above sea level and shot both of them down. Neither of the two pilots were seen to get out of their aircraft./ Sergeant 'Johnny' Wiseman and Flight Sergeant 'Babe' Haddon have no grave but sea./ This memorial is erected to their lasting memory./ 14th July 2003