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Location
At Arreton, on Footpath A9, approx 1/2 mile from School Lane, Arreton, Isle of Wight IWM War Memorials Archive Record The Memorial is not listed in the War Memorials Archive Records. Description A granite memorial stone to a Battle of Britain pilot who was shot down nearby. The plaque was commissioned by The Battle of Britain Historical Society. It was unveiled by the Deputy Lieutenant Mr Nick Oulton DL, on the 12th September 2019. |
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Memorial
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Inscription
IN MEMORY OF SERGEANT PILOT JOHN KEATINGE HAIRE OF 145 SQUADRON WHO LOST HIS LIFE NEAR THIS SPOT ON 6 NOVEMBER 1940 IN HURRICANE V6627 HE WAS 20 YEARS OLD ONE OF CHURCHILL'S 'FEW' MEMORIAL DEDICATED ON 12 SEPTEMBER 2019 BY THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Further Information
Sergeant Haire is also commemorated on the Battle of Britain Memorial unveiled in 2005 on the Embankment, London. Sergeant Haire is also commemorated on the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, Kent. Biography on the Battle of Britain London Monument website |
Memorials & Monuments
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