Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Rectangular, stained-glass panel in an oak frame, located bottom-right of an older, plain, two-light window. The panel depicts a Halifax bomber flying against a sunlit sky. The 192 Squadron badge and motto are above and below the aircraft. Two brass plaques provide the dedication and the crew names, engraved in black, upper-case letters.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added. JF 4/5/2022
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Christ Church
Street
Croxton Road
Town
Fulmodeston
District
North Norfolk
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Postcode
NR21 0NJ
OS map ref
TF 99253 30887
Other Details
South wall of the nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Handley Page Halifax LV955 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Upper plaque, reported to read (though not visible on the image): DEDICATED TO THE CREW OF THE HALIFAX LV955 OF 192 SQUADRON / WHICH CRASHED IN THE VILLAGE ON THE 4TH MARCH 1945. //
Squadron badge and motto on window: 192 SQUADRON 192 / ROYAL AIR FORCE // DARE TO DISCOVER //
Lower brass plaque: (8 NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
8
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?
3
Of the names listed, how many died?
5
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Place of death, date of death, unit, service, rank, forename initial, surname
How is this information ordered?
Not apparent
Please include any additional information here
A small cross after five of the names denotes "Died"
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Christ Church
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?
735 mm
How wide is the component?
405 mm
How deep is the component?
c5 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Frame
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood - Oak
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c835 mm
How wide is the component?
c450 mm
How deep is the component?
c25 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c75 mm
How wide is the component?
c450 mm
How deep is the component?
c3 mm
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?
The Barney and Fulmodeston Local History Group
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Report on sponsorship and unveiling in Fakenham and Wells News - see references
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
20/3/2020
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Fakenham and Wells News - see references
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Lillian Shaw (glass panel)
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Brian Mann (Frame)
What role did they have in the making?
Carpenter
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Cromer Trophies and Engraving
What role did they have in the making?
Letter cutter / Engraver
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
When did it take place?
March 2020
Who was present?
Unknown
References
References
Sponsorship and history: https://www.fakenhamtimes.co.uk/news/stained-glass-memorial-installed-at-church-1834358
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
138187
Crew of Halifax LV955
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Crew of Halifax LV955
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
153116
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
nf_fulmodeston_3.jpg
Media Image Height
3923
Media Image Width
2313
Media ID
138188
Crew of Halifax LV955 - image of Halifax
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Crew of Halifax LV955 - image of Halifax
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
153117
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
nf_fulmodeston_5.jpg
Media Image Height
2972
Media Image Width
4057
Media ID
138189
Crew of Halifax LV955 - 192 Squadron badge
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Crew of Halifax LV955 - 192 Squadron badge
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
153118
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
nf_fulmodeston_4.jpg
Media Image Height
2610
Media Image Width
3977
Media ID
138190
Crew of Halifax LV955 - names plaque
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Crew of Halifax LV955 - names plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Tony Hibberd (IBBC)
Who is it credited to?
Tony Hibberd (IBBC)
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Tony Hibberd (IBBC)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
153119
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
nf_fulmodeston_6.jpg
Media Image Height
3864
Media Image Width
5152
Media ID
138191
Crew of Halifax LV955 - in situ
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Crew of Halifax LV955 - in situ
Copyright Statement
Copyright Tony Hibberd
Who is it credited to?
Tony Hibberd
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Tony Hibberd
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
153120
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
nf_fulmodeston_2.jpg
Media Image Height
3864
Media Image Width
5152