February 7, 2016 at 11:36 am
I wonder if any future visitors to the RAFM at Hendon could answer this question for me.
On July 6, 1976 a plaque commemorating the genius of Roy Chadwick and Bill Thorn (Avro’s Chief Test Pilot) who died when flying in the Tudor II in 1947 was unveiled by Sir Ralph Cochrane.
The plaque was placed on the floor below the nose of the RAFM Lancaster PO-S, Sugar.
The event was attended by members of the Chadwick and Thorn families as well as Lord Elworthy, Sir Barnes Wallis, Sir Arthur Harris, Sir Harold Martin, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC and many former members of Bomber Command including representatives from A V Roe and Rolls Royce.
This was a big event which included lunch for the invited VIP’s and was followed by a short display by the BBMF Lancaster, PA474, flying from Coningsby.
Can someone tell me if the plaque is still there?
Many thanks,
Ed
By: AirportsEd - 17th February 2016 at 22:36
Yes, that’s the plaque.
It looks to have received a few ‘dings’ over the years.
Many thanks Richard.
By: REF - 17th February 2016 at 21:58
Is this any good for you?



I paid my respects yesterday. He is buried in at the Church in Woodford:

Cheers
Rich
By: AirportsEd - 16th February 2016 at 12:56
Great, really pleased to read that.
Many thanks EB-
By: AirportsEd - 15th February 2016 at 22:59
Anyone planning a visit to Hendon this week?
Ed
By: AirportsEd - 7th February 2016 at 17:47
Thanks Mike (x2),
It would great if some kind soul could have a look for the plaque next time they visit the Bomber Hall at Hendon.
Regards,
Ed
By: Mike meteor - 7th February 2016 at 16:08
Not been recently but there is certainly a brass plaque with what appears to be Chadwick’s image in front of the aircraft in the photographs to be found on t’interweb.
By: Mike J - 7th February 2016 at 15:07
The Lancaster has moved since 1976, to the Bomber Command Hall, which was not built until the 1980s.
By: Moggy C - 7th February 2016 at 12:08
Third time lucky! 😀
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