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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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