Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single light stained glass window depicting Archangel St Raphael with a pilgrim's staff. Below this is Tobias derssed an an RAF Cadet leaving home on his journey with his father's dog and accompanied by St Raphael and to the left his mother and father bidding him farewell and to the right a figure prays for him. Next is the badge of the Flying Training Command above a depiction of RAF College Cranwell between two cadets, the one on the left in full flying kit and the one on the right in cadet's uniform and carrying books. Finally at the bottom is a figure of Icarus flying with his wings outstretched.
There is also a metal plaque commemorating the window's unveiling.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Two images added with fuller description 26/10/2019
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Lincoln Cathedral
Street
Minster Yard
Town
Lincoln
District
County
Country
Postcode
LN2 1PX
OS map ref
SK 97806 71843
Other Details
Airmen's Chapel (dedicated to St Michael) at the north end of the North transept
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

RAF Flying Training Command Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
FLYING TRAINING COMMAND
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
No
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
C 4800MM
How wide is the component?
C 1200MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR HARRY J STAMMERS
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
27th June 1958
Who was present?
HM Quenn Elizabeth II and her consort The Duke of Edinburgh
References
References
Air Force Memorials of Lincolnshire 3rd edition by Ingham, Mike Published:Midland Publishing Limited 1990 Leicester
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
78385
Image
RAF Flying Training Command Memorial Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
RAF Flying Training Command Memorial Window
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
22/10/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
85946
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20377_raf_flying_training_command_memorial_window_p1160747.jpg
Media Image Height
4800
Media Image Width
1700
Media ID
78390
Image
RAF Flying Training Command Memorial Window - unveiling plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
RAF Flying Training Command Memorial Window - unveiling plaque
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
22/10/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
85949
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20377_raf_flying_training_command_memorial_window_-_unveiling_plaque_p1160731.jpg
Media Image Height
4600
Media Image Width
3000