Plaque

Sir Alan Cobham

Erection date: 2003

Inscription

Sir Alan Cobham, 1894 - 1973, aviator, was born here.
English Heritage

Site: Sir Alan Cobham (1 memorial)

SE15, Denman Road, 78

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Aviator. Born Alan John Cobham in Camberwell. He joined the Royal Flying Corp...

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