Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials
Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials
Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials
Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials
Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials
Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials
Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials
Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials

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The memorial is formed of stone cairns built of irregular blocks, with smooth tapering capstones.
Title

Canadians of RAF Blakehill Farm War Memorials

Date

1994

Medium

stone & bronze

Accession number

SN6_RD_S074

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

War memorial

Owner

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Custodian

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

25th September 1994

Access

at all times

Inscription description

WHEN YOU PAUSE TO SEE THE TIME OF DAY REMEMBER THE CANADIANS / WHO FLEW FROM THIS AIRFIELD BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS, SOME NEVER / RETURNED, OTHERS RETURNED WITH LIFETIME MEMORIES. / DEDICATED BY THE MEMBERS OF 437 (T) HUSKY SQUADRON WITH THE/ GRACIOUS HELP OF THE PEOPLE OF CRICKLADE ON 25TH SEPTEMBER 1994 / NO. 437 SQUADRON ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE R.A.F. BLAKEHILL FARM / 14TH SEPT 1944 – 7TH MAY 1945

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Located at

Braydon Lane, Cricklade

SN6 6HE

At the end of Braydon Lane, beyond the Strictly No Access signs.