Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Plaque - Rectangular brass plaque with a convex curved top, Glider Pilot Regiment badge surmounting the dedication all incised and coloured black .

Window Left light - Physical description. At top a winged horse drawing a chariot surrounded by stars and blue drapery . Below this a robed figure looking to the heavens surrounded by doves and winged figures all on a pediment below which are two parts of the commemoration , the badge of the Army Air Corps and two crowned lions as supporters and on either side two winged figures , the whole in multiple colours .

Window Right Light - physical description . At top a winged horse drawing a chariot surrounded by stars and blue drapery, Below that two robed figures reaching towards the towers and gate of a stylised city all surrounded by winged angels and figures in armour .Below this a pediment with part of the commemoration then the "Pegasus" badge of the Airborne Forces supported by two crowned lions and on either side winged angels .Then the last part of the commemoration and the wings , crown and surmounting lion of the Airborne Forces . The whole in multiple colours.

Window Left light -symbolic description .The Mantle of Elijah falls from him as he ascends to Heaven after Elisha

Window Right Light - symbolic description . The Beleagured City of Dothan is depicted with Elisha pointing to the heavenly hosts represented symbolically who are ready to defend it , The Besieging army is shown stricken with blindness
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Salisbury Cathedral
Street
Bishops Walk
Town
Salisbury
District
County
Country
Postcode
SP1 2EG
OS map ref
SU 14299 29532
Other Details
North Nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Glider Pilot Regiment- Salisbury Cathedral Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
PLAQUE: The stained glass window above is a memorial to the/men of the Glider Pilot Regiment who died between/1942-1945. It was designed & made by Harry Stammers/of York & dedicated by the Bishop of Salisbury in/1951.The Regiment was the forerunner of the /Army Air Corps which was formed in 1957/

Window . Upper Left Light : /I PRAY THEE LET A/ DOUBLE PORTION OF/THY SPIRIT BE UPON ME/
Lower Left Light: /IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS /AND SERGEANT PILOTS OF THE /GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT WHO GAVE /THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR 1942-1945/
Upper right light:/FEAR NOT:FOR THEY THAT/BE WITH US ARE MORE THAN/THEY THAT BE WITH THEM/
Lower right light :/SEE THAT YE HOLD FAST THE HERITAGE /WE LEAVE YOU , YEA AND TEACH YOUR /CHILDREN THAT NEVER IN THE COMING/CENTURIES MAY THEIR HEARTS FAIL OR/THEIR HANDS GROW WEAK/
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
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
REF: 'STAINED GLASS SALISBURY CATHEDRAL' (1997) BY ROY SPRING, P3
Supervisor comments
The names of the 151 members of the Regiment killed in WW2 are in a Book of Remembrance.
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?
09th December 1950
Who was present?
Field Marshal Lord Alanbrooke Colonel Commandant and the Bishop of Salisbury
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
27351
Image
A close view of the brass plaque , associated with the stained glass window on  the north  wall of Salisbury Cathedral  Wilts
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
A close view of the brass plaque , associated with the stained glass window on the north wall of Salisbury Cathedral Wilts
Who is it credited to?
Clive Farmer
Date Taken
10/11/2017
Who took or provided this image?
Clive Farmer
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
30830
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
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Media Filename
dsc00705.jpg
Media Image Height
1735
Media Image Width
3109
Media ID
27352
Image
The commemorative stained glass window on the north wall of Salisbury Cathedral Wiltshire
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The commemorative stained glass window on the north wall of Salisbury Cathedral Wiltshire
Who is it credited to?
Clive Farmer
Date Taken
10/11/2017
Who took or provided this image?
Clive Farmer
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
30831
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dsc00713.jpg
Media Image Height
4355
Media Image Width
3082