Canadian Airmen in Poland Monument - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 25.323 W 075° 41.530
18T E 445848 N 5030069
Reliefs representing the Polish Crowned Eagle, the Canadian Maple Leaf, the Insignia of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Polish Home Army Cross are present on the front of the monument in tribute to Canadian Airmen, located in Confederation Park.
Waymark Code: WM11F7X
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/12/2019
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The monument on which the reliefs are located was erected by the Polish Home Army ex-servicemen's Association in Canada.
Inscription on the monument
This is to express the gratitude and admiration which live in the hearts of former soldiers of the Polish Home Army for the valiant Canadian airmen who fell over Poland while flying support missions during World War II, and in particular during the uprising aimed at liberation of the City of Warsaw from Nazi occupation in August and September 1944.
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1964
Where is this sculpture?: Laurier Avenue - Confederation Park Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
Sculptors Name: Not listed
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