Runnymede RAF Memorial.

Owen · 29-12-2007, 11:04 PM

Been to see this Memorial today.
Inspired by Alex's presentation of Soviet memorials I'll take you on a tour.

Owen · 29-12-2007, 11:06 PM

As you go into the Memorial you read this sobering text.

Owen · 29-12-2007, 11:08 PM

The names are on panels in the cloisters , by Rank and year of death.

See Panel 68, Eric Calvert's name there.
I'm not sure his Mum & Dad got to see it, I hope they did.
I bit my bottom lip when I saw his name.

Owen · 29-12-2007, 11:11 PM

In the tower is the key Queen Elizabeth used to open the Memorial.

We climbed up the tower.

Peter Clare · 30-12-2007, 12:35 AM

Great photo's Owen, in one of them I can make out the wreath I laid just before Christmas for my father.

GPRegt · 30-12-2007, 10:05 AM

Great photos. Somewhere on my list of 'To Do' visits. Seven of our Old Boys are named on the Memorial.

Steve W.

Owen · 30-12-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Clare

Great photo's Owen, in one of them I can make out the wreath I laid just before Christmas for my father.

Sorry Peter, I meant to look for your Dad's name but what with trying to keep my 3 little 'uns under control and taking the names I was after I didn't have chance.
What bay is he on again?
Ok just checked on another thread, Bay 80 isn't it?

Peter Clare · 30-12-2007, 11:38 AM

Hi Owen,

Yes, my fathers name is inscribed on panel 80 of the Memorial which I visit a few times a year, just living down the road at Windsor.

The photo is of myself reading a prayer at the service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the unveiling of the Memorial in October 2003. (The Queen was also there).

deadb_tch · 30-12-2007, 12:46 PM

Owen, very good photos (hooray, hooray, its a sunny day

) and tour-style report

Thnx

PS: What a great lil' 'devils' on photo named 'tower2.jpg'

Harry Ree · 30-12-2007, 01:33 PM

A fitting tribute to the Missing of the Royal Air Force.I remember visiting the site many years ago by walking up through the undergrowth of the wood from the road below.A July date, yet it was raining heavily and I was in the area on business.I spent the evening viewing the panels and recognising quite a few names I knew particularly those WAAFs attached to the SOE.

Excellent photographs Owen.It was pleasing to see the Memorial in a good state of repair.

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Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,463	Runnymede RAF Memorial. Been to see this Memorial today. Inspired by Alex's presentation of Soviet memorials I'll take you on a tour.

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Peter Clare Legendary Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Neverland Posts: 5,648	Great photo's Owen, in one of them I can make out the wreath I laid just before Christmas for my father. __________________ On weald of Kent I watched once more Again I heard that grumbling roar Of fighter planes; yet none were near And all around the sky was clear Borne on the wind a whisper came 'Though men grow old, they stay the same' And then I knew, unseen to eye The ageless Few were sweeping by

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GPRegt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 170	Great photos. Somewhere on my list of 'To Do' visits. Seven of our Old Boys are named on the Memorial. Steve W. __________________ The Glider Pilot Regiment 1942 - 1945 Assault Glider Trust The Last Drop:Operation Varsity 24-25 March 1945

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deadb_tch the deadliest b#tch ever Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Russian Federation Posts: 951	Owen, very good photos (hooray, hooray, its a sunny day ) and tour-style report Thnx PS: What a great lil' 'devils' on photo named 'tower2.jpg' __________________ I DRIVE HONDA. HONDA - POWER IN YOUR ARMS. Grandfather: front medic, caught by nazi in defence of Moscow 1941, placed into POW camp, ran away from camp, got a gangrene, lost left leg, survived war, now RIP. INTERACTIVE BOOK of EASTERN FRONT from 22 june 1941 to 9th may 1945 (5+ hours of show with videos, photos, audio notes from soviet veterans etc.): http://english.pobediteli.ru FEEL FREE TO CORRECT MY ENGLISH! ...BETTER DIE FOR SOMETHING THAN LIVE FOR NOTHING. マキシマムザホルモン [Makishimamu Za Horumon]

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29-12-2007, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,463	As you go into the Memorial you read this sobering text.

29-12-2007, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,463	The names are on panels in the cloisters , by Rank and year of death. See Panel 68, Eric Calvert's name there. I'm not sure his Mum & Dad got to see it, I hope they did. I bit my bottom lip when I saw his name.

29-12-2007, 11:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,463	In the tower is the key Queen Elizabeth used to open the Memorial. We climbed up the tower.

30-12-2007, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Harry Ree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 634	A fitting tribute to the Missing of the Royal Air Force.I remember visiting the site many years ago by walking up through the undergrowth of the wood from the road below.A July date, yet it was raining heavily and I was in the area on business.I spent the evening viewing the panels and recognising quite a few names I knew particularly those WAAFs attached to the SOE. Excellent photographs Owen.It was pleasing to see the Memorial in a good state of repair.

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