Modern war memorial to First World War aircrew, Stow Maries Aerodrome, Cold Norton (EHER 81765)
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Summary
A black marble and granite stone memorial, the top of which is shaped to resemble an aircraft hanger, set on a paved area. The names and dedication are incised and coloured white on the front and a further part of the dedication is on the back.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8189 0003 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLD NORTON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A black marble and granite stone memorial, the top of which is shaped to resemble an aircraft hanger, set on a paved area. The names and dedication are incised and coloured white on the front and a further part of the dedication is on the back. The inscription reads: (front) /PER ARDUA AD ASTRA/This memorial is dedicated in grateful memory to the officers,/ men and women of 37 (Home Defence) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps/ and later Royal Air Force who served in defence of this country from/ Stow Maries, Goldhanger and Rochford Aerodromes in the County of Essex/ from 1916 to 1919/ THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ [10 names in 2 columns]; (back) - THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE /.
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Sources
- <1> SEX76729 Watching Brief Report: Imperial War Museum. Memorial: Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/87081.