Stained Glass Window Honoring WWII Airmen Returns to Pembrokeshire
A historic stained glass window dedicated to WWII airmen is coming back to Pembroke Dock after three decades away
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Pembroke Dock: A stunning stained glass window, created nearly 80 years ago to honor WWII airmen, is finally making its way back home. This beautiful piece, known as the RAF Pembroke Dock Memorial Window, will be on long-term loan from the RAF Museum in London.
The window will be displayed at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, which used to be the RAF church where it was originally placed. It’s a big deal because this window has a rich history tied to the local community.
Back in October 1945, just after the war ended, Pembroke Dock became the first RAF station in the UK to dedicate a memorial to its fallen airmen. Many locals pitched in to help cover the costs, showing how much it meant to them.
The window stayed in the east window of the former Dockyard Chapel until 1958, when it was taken down as the RAF station was closing. For the last 30 years, it’s been at the RAF Museum, but now it’s coming back where it belongs.
The team at the Heritage Centre has been working closely with the RAF Museum to make this happen. They’ve been negotiating for a while, and it’s finally paying off.
However, there’s still some work to do. They need to raise several thousand pounds to cover the costs of transporting the window and creating a new display framework. A Just Giving page has been set up to help with this, and they’re also hosting a big 1940s dance on June 21 to raise funds.
This dance will feature music from the Phil Dando Band and is being supported by the Port of Milford Haven, which is sponsoring a marquee for 400 people. Tickets will be available soon, so keep an eye out!
Later this year, there will be a special service to re-dedicate the Memorial Window, marking its return to Pembroke Dock in a meaningful way.