New memorial at RAF Benson (for 78 Sqn) [Merged]

**airfields man** · 31-07-2011, 19:38

Originally Posted by airfields man

Just found this photograph of the original Spitfire Gate-guard that I took about 20 years ago. Got some others somewhere also the plaque to this five bladed Spitfire.

Found a couple more of this memorial Spitfire and plaque at Benson. A date for one of these photographs is 3rd January 1988.

**airfields man** · 04-12-2012, 18:29

I noticed the other day that the Spitfire has been re-mounted. Also the tailplane has been fixed. Took these today.

**airfields man** · 04-12-2012, 18:33

Sadly this plaque is very difficult to photograph due to the lighting/reflection.

**airfields man** · 04-12-2012, 18:35

Sadly this plaque is very difficult to photograph due to the lighting/reflection. Also the very small wording doesn't help. I call there again next week....