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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Eagle Squadrons

    c Wil Roberts 1

    Source: Copyright Will Roberts

    1/20

    Current Location

    Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, City Of Westminster, Greater London, W1K 2HR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 28394 80749

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    39828
    Description
    Obelisk with tapering top surmounted by an American bald eagle. Squadron crests and mottos engraved on each face
    Inscription
    North face: This memorial is to the memory of the 244 American and 16 British fighter pilots and other personnel who served in the three Royal Air Force Eagle Squadrons prior to the participation of the United States of America in the Second World War. They served with valor. Founded by Charles F. Sweeny June 1940. Erected through the generosity of the Hearst Corporation of America in the name of William Randolph Hearst, publisher. West face: 71 Squadron (Names) South face: 121 Squadron (Names) East face: 133 Squadron (Names)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    293
    Served
    178
    Died
    73
    Information shown
    squadron, pilot/other, died, rank, forename, surname, decorations
    Order of names
    surname, forename
    Additional Information
    71 Squadron: 116 names, 121 Squadron: 87 names, 133 Squadron: 85 names
    Maker(s)
    • Tim Kempster, Architect

    • Elizabeth Frink, Sculptor

    • William Randolph Hearst, Sponsor

    • Hearst Corporation, Sponsor

    Sponsor Type
    private
    Sponsored By
    Hearst Corporation in the name of William Randolph Hearst

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    12 May 1986

    Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of Great Britain

    Placed

    1985

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 4600mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1430215

    Figure

    Height: 2600mm


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    140742

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    • FOR YOUR TOMORROW: BRITISH SECOND WORLD WAR MEMORIALS by BOORMAN, DEREK 93 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:SESSIONS 1995 YORK
    • The Times 20 Mar. 1993
    • Historic England - Eagle Squadron Memorial https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1430215
    • Monument: Eagle Squadrons https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/eagle-squadrons