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    Memorial

    Polish Airmen

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    Current Location

    Outside the restaurant., The Orchard Restaurant, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip, Hillingdon, Greater London, HA4 7DR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 08801 87164

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    © WMR-2185

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    Type of Memorial
    Model
    WMR Reference Number
    2185
    Description
    Original: Model of Spitfire attached to curved metal rods which are attached to a low stone base. Replaced by a plaque.
    Inscription
    [new inscription] IN THANKFUL MEMORY OF THE GALLANT POLISH AIRMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE DEFENCE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM IN WORLD WAR 11. (unknown line spacing) [old inscription] MEMORIES THAT LIVE ON/POLISH AIRMEN AND 'THE/ORCHARD' FROM 1940 IN WW2/
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maintenance History
    Unknown date: Replacement plaque Spitfire model stolen 2002

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    30th November 2007

    Components

    Model

    Height: 4500mm


    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Lost


    Stone of remembrance

    Height: 380mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Lost


    Plaque

    Made from: Unknown