Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single light stained glass window depicting badges and aircraft. Inscription located at the base of the window. In the Tower are the badges of 48 Squadron and E Squadron Glider Pilot Regiment as the bells were repaired as part of the memorial.

The Dakota of Flight Lieutenant Lord VC is depicted at top of window with 271 Squadron badge below. To left, the Pegasus of the Airborne Forces and, right, the badge of the 7th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers. On the right is the Air Despatch badge. Lord's VC depicted at the base.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Location updated. Reference and Image added.
1 image uploaded - Andrew Harris - 28/5/2025
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
Church Lane
Town
Down Ampney
District
Cotswold
County
Gloucestershire
Country
England
Postcode
GL7 5BD
OS map ref
SU 09833 96540
Other Details
Memorial located on the north wall of the north aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

1st / 6th Airborne Divisions and Air Despatch Groups RASC Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
SQUADRON/ 271 271 ROYAL AIR FORCE / DEATH AND LIFE/ VICTORIA CROSS / Flight Lieutenant/ David Samuel Anthony / LORD V.C., D.F.C. / 19th September 1944 / IN MEMORY / OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE. / THE 1ST AND 6TH AIRBOURNE DIVISIONS AND AIR / DESPATCH GROUPS RASC WHO TOOK PART IN THE / OPERATIONS FROM DOWN AMPNEY 1944 - 1945
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Military Service
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
1
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
What information is listed for those commemorated?
award, rank, forenames, surname, date of award
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church authorities / Parochial Church Council (PCC)
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
217522
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
References
References
LIGHT PERPETUAL: AVIATORS' MEMORIAL WINDOWS by BEATY, DAVID 134-5 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:AIRLIFE PUBLISHING LTD 1995 101 LONGDEN ROAD, SHREWSBURY SY3 9EB
Wartime News. Nov 2006, p15, Col 2, 'Window to Remember'.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
133812
Memorial Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
26/5/2015
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
148071
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20819_1st_and_6th_airborne_divisions_and_air_despatch_groups_rasc_-_26.05.2016_-_mike_guttridge.jpg
Media Image Height
1536
Media Image Width
2048
Media ID
133813
Memorial Window Inscriptions
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Memorial Window Inscriptions
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
26/10/2015
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
148072
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
20819_1st_and_6th_airborne_divisions_and_air_despatch_groups_rasc_inscriptions_-_26.05.2016_-_mike_guttridge.jpg
Media Image Height
1536
Media Image Width
2048
Media ID
125098
The Memorial Window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
18/04/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
138126
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc07828.jpg
Media Image Height
2231
Media Image Width
1085
Media ID
195359
Single light stained glass window
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Single light stained glass window
Copyright Statement
Andrew Harris
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Harris
Date Taken
9/5/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Harris
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
1025
Media ID
202552
Close-up of Window
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Close-up of Window
Copyright Statement
Andrew Harris
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Harris
Date Taken
21/7/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Harris
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
960