In 1976 a stained glass window in St Paul’s Church on Thornaby Road was dedicated to the RAF at Thornaby.
Photographs courtesy of David Thompson.
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A Pictorial History of Stockton-on-Tees
In 1976 a stained glass window in St Paul’s Church on Thornaby Road was dedicated to the RAF at Thornaby.
Photographs courtesy of David Thompson.
After the RAF sold the airfield to Thornaby Council, the standard of 608 Squadron was laid up in York Minster. Having visited the minster I was unable to locate the standard and was told by one of the ushers that he knew nothing of its whereabouts. Can anybody throw any light on the matter?
Eric – according to the church’s collections manager, the 608 Squadron standard is currently on display in the North Transept of York MInster.
Yes , the 608 Squadron Standard is laid up near the Astronomical Clock in the north transept . It is or was displayed in a glass case near the crypt stairs ? The clock commemorates the airmen of Britain , the Commonealth and Allied countries who lost their lives while operating from airfields in Durham , Northumberland and Yorkshire . There is also a Roll Of Honour of some 18,000 airmen who failed to return from operations . The 608 Standard is in very good company .
Thank you Cliff and David for the feedback it is much appreciated. David, did you used to live in Britannia Street?