Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three light stained glass window of abstract design. Depiction of a crown of thorns with the RAF Coastal Command and St. Eval insignias. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St. Eval Church Town St Eval District North Cornwall County Cornwall Country England Postcode PL27 7UF OS map ref SW 87449 69916 Other Details South aisle east If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England RAF St Eval - Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Centre light (top): PER ARDUA/ AD/ ASTRA Centre light (at bottom): DE/ PROFUNDIS/CAMAVI War How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Second World War (1939-1945) Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 0 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Components Component 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 History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? private If yes, what are the sponsor's details? In 1989 a memorial was dedicated for RAF St. Eval to mark the 50th anniversary of RAF St Eval. The fund was started by Sqn Ldr Jim Greenaway who donated the first £1,000 in memory of all his colleagues who served with him at St Eval. Over £12,000 was raised through the efforts of both the local parishioners and the RAF. The memorial included a stained glass window in the Lady Chapel, a Book of Remembrance for air and ground personnel who lost their lives whilst serving at St Eval (IWM 115296) and additions to the squadron plaques on the walls of the church (IWM 9254). Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Additional Notes Supervisor comments BOOKLET AND POSTCARDS IN FILE Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial CREAR MCCARTNEY What role did they have in the making? Artist Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 01 October 1989 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 01 October 1989 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries References References Intercom 41/Autumn 2000 Published:Air Crew Association BRITAIN'S AVIATION MEMORIALS & MEMENTOES by SMITH, DAVID J 113/1992 Source: Image Library IWM Published:PATRICK STEPHENS LIMITED 1992 SPARKFORD UK Airfields, http://www.ukairfields.org.uk/st-eval.html, accessed 7th April, 2026 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 45387 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? St Eval's Coastal Command Window Copyright Statement Copyright Ken Walker Who is it credited to? Ken Walker Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? Ken Walker What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 49827 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 9253.jpg Media Image Height 2048 Media Image Width 1726 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? Close Up Copyright Statement Richard E Flagg Who is it credited to? Richard E Flagg Date Taken 11/6/2021 Who took or provided this image? Richard E Flagg What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 720 Media Image Width 1280
Media ID 45387 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? St Eval's Coastal Command Window Copyright Statement Copyright Ken Walker Who is it credited to? Ken Walker Date Taken 2018 Who took or provided this image? Ken Walker What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 49827 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 9253.jpg Media Image Height 2048 Media Image Width 1726
Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? Close Up Copyright Statement Richard E Flagg Who is it credited to? Richard E Flagg Date Taken 11/6/2021 Who took or provided this image? Richard E Flagg What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 720 Media Image Width 1280