Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Six stained glass windows in three sets of two commemorating the history, servicemen and squadrons of RAF Mildenhall, including crests, wartime scenes of a Wellington and Stirling flying, the England to Australia Air Race 1934, visit of HM King George V, Royal Jubilee Review July 1935, release of POWs and a Dove of Peace.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Station Chapel
Street
RAF Mildenhall
Town
Beck Row
District
Forest Heath
County
Suffolk
Country
England
Postcode
IP28 8NW
OS map ref
TL 68610 77493
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

RAF Mildenhall, History, Servicemen and Squadrons Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Commemorations on windows:
DREAM / DREAMS AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS. JOEL 3:1

BE MASTER OF YOUR OWN AIR / WINSTON S. CHURCHILL

THESE ARE THE TIMES THAT TRY / MENS SOULS THOMAS PAINE

HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM / LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES. ISAAC

THEY RESCUED ME FROM DEEP WATERS / HE DELIVERED ME FROM / MY STRONG ENEMY. PSALM 18; 16-17

WE WILL PAY ANY PRICE, BEAR ANY BURDEN / SUPPORT ANY FRIEND TO ASSURE THE / SUCCESS OF LIBERTY. JOHN F. KENNEDY.

War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c6096mm
How wide is the component?
c914mm each window
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
23/10/1982
Who was present?
HRH The Prince Charles
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
177484
Two stained glass windows with Wellington and Stirling bombers and war time scenes
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Two stained glass windows with Wellington and Stirling bombers and war time scenes
Copyright Statement
Adam Williams
Who is it credited to?
Adam Williams
Date Taken
24/04/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Adam Williams
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
320
Media Image Width
240
Media ID
177485
Scenes from the England to Australia Air Race and squadrons
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Scenes from the England to Australia Air Race and squadrons
Copyright Statement
Adam Williams
Who is it credited to?
Adam Williams
Date Taken
24/04/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Adam Williams
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
320
Media Image Width
240
Media ID
177486
Flying scenes and squadrons
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Flying scenes and squadrons
Copyright Statement
Adam Williams
Who is it credited to?
Adam Williams
Date Taken
24/04/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Adam Williams
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
320
Media Image Width
240