Unveiling of a window to "the pilots of the Royal Air Force who, in the Battle of Britain, turned the work of our hands into the salvation of our country." 11 January 1949
Souvenir booklet for the unveiling of a window commemorating the RAF Battle of Britain pilots 11 January 1949. Includes a description of window, an account of the proceedings and ceremony, order of service and list of those present
Illustrated account of the unveiling by Marshal of the Royal Air Force, the Lord Tedder G.C.B. of a memorial window designed by Hugh Easton and made by him with the help of Robert Hendra and Geoffrey Harper. The window was situated in the hall of Rolls-Royce's Nightingale Road factory in Osmaston, Derby and its design included ‘long lines the sheds and buildings of the Derby factory which produced these engines with which the pilots won the Battle of Britain’
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Object number | R012634 |
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Production date | 1949 |
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