This memorial stands on the site of Thornaby Aerodrome, it was dedicated on 8th May 1997. 
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This memorial stands on the site of Thornaby Aerodrome, it was dedicated on 8th May 1997.
My father was in 608 Squadron and well remembers the “vampires”, trips to Gibraltar and the old Hastings. His name is Eric Davis.
Airman Memorial Thornaby From Diary :- Thursday May 8th 1997 A mixed day of weather rain and sun Standard Bearers of R.A.F Assocation and British Legion at main Guard room as I pass. About 300 waiting on memorial-site. Talk to widow of Canadian pilot, who was stationed here with 20 Squadron flying “Hudson” aircraft. Meet a few 608 “bods”, last seen 1n 1956. The official “Dakota” fly-past was cancelled due to bad weather at base, but just as the R.A.F padre dedicated the memorial a pair of high-flying “Tornado” roared across the in the sight of the bronze skyward looking Airman, unintentional but highly emotional Last Post and Piper with The Airmen standing proud against a sun-shot cloudy sky ended the dedecation