Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A single light stained glass lancet window dedicated to two servicemen from 665 Squadron AAC who died whilst on Op Banner. At top centre is the badge of 665 Squadron Army Air Corps. Beneath the badge are separate images of two Gazelle helicopters, and the cranes of the Harland and Wolff ship yard. Beneath, and surrounding the dedication, are badges of, the Army Air Corps, Royal Signals, PSNI, RIR, and the Brigade badges of 3 Bde, 8 Bde, and 39 Bde, and at the bottom are the three AAC Tactical badges for Iraq, Northern Ireland and the UK.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Catherine's Parish Church
Street
Crumlin Road
Town
Aldergrove Flying Station
District
Antrim
County
Antrim
Country
Northern Ireland
Postcode
BT29 4AQ
OS map ref
NW 28149 36271
Other Details
South wall of the nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Ireland

Captain A Nicoll and Sergeant S Bennett Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Dedication: This window is in memory of Captain Andrew Nicoll AAC/ and Sergeant Simon Bennett AAC,/
who lost their lives in Gazelle ZB 676 whilst on operations over Londonderry/ on 22 December 2003./ The window denotes the role of 665 Squadron Army Air Corps on that day./ It is dedicated to all past, present and future members of/ 665 Squadron Army Air Corps
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, forename, rank, regiment, date and place of death, manner of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
2730mm
How wide is the component?
540mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
250688
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
CWS Design, Lisburn
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References