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