Memorial

RAF Grimsby (Waltham)

RAF Grimsby (Waltham)- Pre July 2015 Board

Source: Copyright Richard E Flagg

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Current Location

At the entrance to Waltham Logistics, Former RAF Grimsby Airfield, Cheapside, Waltham, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN37 0HF, England

TA 27100 02392

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 59257
Description: Free standing board placed within a sealed case. Inscription in white lettering. January 2019 reported that the sign was replaced witha new one in July 2015
Inscription: R.A.F. GRIMSBY (WALTHAM) 1941-1945/ TO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM AND TO/ END THE NAZI TYRANNY, YOUNG PEOPLE/ FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD CAME TO/ THIS AIRFIELD TO SERVE AND TO FLY/ THE WELLINGTONS AND LANCASTERS/ 0F 142 & 100 SQUADRONS./ OVER 1000 BRAVE YOUNG MEN CAME/ THROUGH THIS ENTRANCE -/ NEVER TO RETURN. MAY MORE WERE/ SHOT DOWN AND CAPTURED/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ AND SALUTE ALL WHO SERVED HERE.

Maintenance History: 2007: Following damage to the memorial caused by vandalism the memorial was resealed within its case, the frame was painted and the whole memorial was installed in concrete at its base.

Unveiled

1987

UNKNOWN

Board

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Frame

Made from: Concrete

Condition: Good