What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THIS WINDOW WAS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF 31 GROUP ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS 8TH SEPTEMBER 1990/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF AIRMEN OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AND COMMONWEALTH AIR FORCES 1939 - 1946 BURIED IN THE ADJOINING GRAVEYARD.(Line breaks not known.)
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
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
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
How high is the component?
5180mm
How wide is the component?
2440mm
Does it have listed status?
No
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
What were the construction costs?
£2500
Additional general notes on the memorial
ULSTER TATLER, JANUARY 1991/ ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MAGAZINE, JUNE 1991/
Supervisor comments
BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH AIR FORCES LONG KESH AIRFIELD 1939 - 1946/ (AUSTRALIAN, BRITISH, CANADIAN, NEW ZEALAND, 21 GRAVES IN EGLANTINE GRAVEYARD.)
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS CALDERMAC-SOLAGLASS
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
8 September 1990
Who was present?
Bishop of Connor
References
Newsletter https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/roamer-local-eyes-and-ears-on-soviet-planes-during-the-cold-war-4606184
"More obvious reminders include a fully-equipped, underground post re-created on the original Portadown site and a magnificent stained-glass window in Eglantine Parish Church, Lisburn, presented by members of 31 Group in memory of airmen killed in World War Two."
"More obvious reminders include a fully-equipped, underground post re-created on the original Portadown site and a magnificent stained-glass window in Eglantine Parish Church, Lisburn, presented by members of 31 Group in memory of airmen killed in World War Two."