Memorial
Polish Airmen
1/1
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