National Memorial Arboretum

[Mayfly]

We called today on our way down to WWW. It heaved it down so we didn't see as much as we would have liked, unfortunately much of it was waterlogged.
What really struck me was there is as much blank stone as that already engraved, perhaps more, a very sobering thought.

Hope you enjoy.

RAF Eagle


RAF Association Monument


Main Monuments
Note the open door in the first of the sculptures?
This is taken off the NMA website...

The alignment and axis of the Memorial portray a greater meaning. Drawing inspiration from prehistoric monuments, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the sun's rays stream through the door of the sculpture, illuminating the wreath in the centre of the Memorial.




The New Falklands Memorial


And last but not least 2 well known names

[Aceyone]

Thanks for posting,very sobering !

[Jigsaw]

Thank you Pam.

[Xplumberlives]

Nice work Pam, I shall have to visit there shortly!

[34053]

Thank you Pam. Quite moving.

PW

[Mayfly]

We just got out the car and a Herc passed very low over head, talking to someone tonight who knows a lot about it said they get between 3-5000 visitors per day most days there is some sort of remembrance service for one or the other of the Regiments or Associations. We will visit again, hopefully in better weather. Well worth a visit.