Location
On the south wall of the Navy Aisle (see Cathedral Plan).
 
Description
The brass plaque measures 375mms wide x 170mms high.
 

Memorial
Fleet Air Arm
 
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF
 
(Left)
AIRCREW MEMBERS OF
THE BRITISH PACIFIC AND EAST INDIES FLEETS
OPERATING FROM H.M. AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
 
(Right)
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES
DURING AIR ATTACKS ON ENEMY HELD TERRITORY
OR WERE CAPTURED AND SUBSEQUENTLY EXECUTED.
 
(Bottom of plaque)
Remembering also
comrades in arms of allied services including the United States
Twentieth Air Force Who lost their lives in similar circumstances in
South East Asia and the Pacific in 1942-45
"Their sacrifice was made for our freedom"
 
'NONE OF US SHOULD FORGET.'
 
(Under the badge:)
1945-1995
British Pacific Fleet
(Anchor)
East Indies Fleet
Anniversary 50th Reunion.

 

Further Information
For details of the FLEET AIR ARM during this period please refer to:
www.fleetairarmarchive.net
 

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