Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A single-light, semi-circular-headed, stained glass window. At the top is St Michael in armour, at the centre Lincoln Cathedral and at the foot a kneeling airman with RAF and 166 Squadron badges above a frieze bearing the dedication.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added 3 images and 1 name. Revised description, location, condition and history. JF 1/11/2021
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Giles Church
Street
Church Drive
Town
Cloudside, Sandiacre
District
Erewash
County
Derbyshire
Country
England
Postcode
NG10 5EE
OS map ref
SK 48002 37267
Other Details
In the North wall of the nave.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

I K Doncaster and all RAF Fallen Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF IVAN KEITH DONCASTER RAFVR/ AND ALL MEN OF THE RAF WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 45./ "I BEAR YOU ON EAGLES WINGS AND BROUGHT YOU UNTO MYSELF."
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St Giles Church
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
The church lies within the Sandiacre Cloudside Conservation Area.

10 November 1967: Church listed Grade I, Heritage List for England number 1204475. The memorial is mentioned in the listing description.

1956: The listing description states that the glass was installed in the existing window.
Components
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c3000mm
How wide is the component?
965mm
How deep is the component?
c3 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
I
What is the listing reference?
1204475
Please include any additional listing information here
Church is Grade I listed and the window is included in the listing description.
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Family and parishioners
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
1956
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
M C Farrar Bell
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?
1956
Who was present?
Unknown
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
125041
Ivan Keith Doncaster and all RAF Fallen
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Ivan Keith Doncaster and all RAF Fallen
Copyright Statement
Copyright Tony Hibberd - IBCC
Who is it credited to?
Tony Hibberd - IBCC
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Tony Hibberd - IBCC
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
138056
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
de_sandiacre_2.jpg
Media Image Height
2576
Media Image Width
1932
Media ID
125042
Ivan Keith Doncaster and all RAF Fallen - dedication
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Ivan Keith Doncaster and all RAF Fallen - dedication
Copyright Statement
Copyright Tony Hibberd - IBCC
Who is it credited to?
Tony Hibberd - IBCC
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Tony Hibberd - IBCC
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
138057
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
de_sandiacre_3.jpg
Media Image Height
1932
Media Image Width
2576
Media ID
125043
Ivan Keith Doncaster and all RAF Fallen - 166 Squadron crest
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Ivan Keith Doncaster and all RAF Fallen - 166 Squadron crest
Copyright Statement
Copyright Tony Hibberd - IBCC
Who is it credited to?
Tony Hibberd - IBCC
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Tony Hibberd - IBCC
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
138058
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
de_sandiacre_4.jpg
Media Image Height
1932
Media Image Width
2576