610 Squadron Memorial, Grosvenor Park, Chester, Cheshire, England, UK
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A memorial to 610 squadron in Grosvenor park in Chester.
Waymark Code: WMC76B
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/03/2011
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A memorial to 610 squadron in Grosvenor park in Chester.
610
County of Chester
Squadron
Royal Auxiliary Air Force
formed at Hooton Park Chester
on 10th Febuary 1936
In remembrance of those who gave
their tomorrows for our todays
and of all who served with 610
1936 - 1957
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): No wars mentioned but Goes over the Second world war in this period.
In Honor Of: 610 County of Chester Squadron
Marker Text: 610
County of Chester
Squadron
Royal Auxiliary Air Force
formed at Hooton Park Chester
on 10th Febuary 1936
In remembrance of those who gave
their tomorrows for our todays
and of all who served with 610
1936 - 1957
Date of dedication: Unknown (modern)
Who Put it Here?: People of Chester
Description of Memorial: A black polished granite slab with silver text upon it.
At the top is an etched the squadron symbol.
At the base of the text is a series of planes etched into the stone.
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