RAF Memorial, North Bank London

The RAF memorial was erected in 1923 on the North bank of the Thames in London. It was initially dedicated to “all ranks of the Royal Navy Air Service, Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force and those Air Forces from every part of the British Empire who gave their lives in winning victory for their King and Country 1914_1918”. A further dedication was added to those who served in the 1939 -1945 war.

The eagle is made of bronze and the column it perches on is made of Portland stone.

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RAF memorial statue, London

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