Plaque

The Strongest Link

Inscription

The Strongest Link. The Royal Air Force Station motto commemorates all service and civilian personnel based here during World War II who played such a crucial part in winning peace in Europe. 8th May 1945.
The London Borough of Bromley 

Site: Biggin Hill Airfield (2 memorials)

TN16, Main Street

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

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
The Strongest Link

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World War 2

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Civilian deaths in London caused by enemy action

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Biggin Hill Royal Air Force Station

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
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London Borough of Bromley

Formerly part of Kent, it has been part of Greater London since 1963.

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
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Biggin Hill Royal Air Force Station

Biggin Hill Royal Air Force Station

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