Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Plain memorial window. Inscription in center base with a colored squadron badge in centre of window. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St. James of Compostela Church Street Main St Town Lissett District East Yorkshire Country England Postcode YO25 8PT OS map ref TA 14438 58061 Other Details Located within the church itself 158 Squadron RAF WW2 Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? 28 FEBRUARY 1943 - 17 AUGUST 1945/ IN MEMORY OF/ 158 SQUADRON R.A.F./'IN BRAVE COMPANY'/ LEST WE FORGET 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? No 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? Unknown What materials has this component been constructed from? Glass Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Additional Notes Supervisor comments Information obtained by D.H. Freeman (Chairman of 158 Squadron RAF Assoc) no date provided Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 12th September 1993 Who was present? Bishop of Hull, former squadron members References References Britain's Aviation Memorials & Mementos by David J Smith, Published by Haynes Pubns, London, 1992 ISBN 10: 185260395X / ISBN 13: 9781852603953 Failed to Return: Air Operations of No.4 Group (RAF) and No.6 Group (RCAF), 1939-45 Hardcover – 1 Nov 1995 by Bill Norman, Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd (Nov. 1995) ISBN-10: 0850524741 / ISBN-13: 978-0850524741 In Brave Company. The History of 158 Squadron by Chorley, W. R. And R. N. Benwell, Published by Benicotts Limited of Taunton - Printers, Taunton, UK, 1979 "Dedication of Memorial" Aircrew Association INTERCOM Magazine, Christmas 1984, pg. 30-31 Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 16686 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window (Front) Copyright Statement Copyright D H Freeman Who is it credited to? D H Freeman Who took or provided this image? D H Freeman What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 18786 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 34842_1_d_h_freeman.jpg Media ID 16687 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Window (Back) Copyright Statement Copyright D H Freeman Who is it credited to? D H Freeman Who took or provided this image? D H Freeman What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 18787 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 34842_2_d_h_freeman.jpg
Media ID 16686 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Window (Front) Copyright Statement Copyright D H Freeman Who is it credited to? D H Freeman Who took or provided this image? D H Freeman What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 18786 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 34842_1_d_h_freeman.jpg
Media ID 16687 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? Window (Back) Copyright Statement Copyright D H Freeman Who is it credited to? D H Freeman Who took or provided this image? D H Freeman What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 18787 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 34842_2_d_h_freeman.jpg