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Unveiling of the new Memorial to 158 Squadron at Lissett
Saturday May 16 2009
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Some years ago the owner of the former RAF Lissett airfield Mr James Tennant and Adrian
Hammond, the Secretary of the 158 Squadron, discussed erecting a Memorial to 158 Squadron on
the site of the former RAF Lissett airfield. This would educate people into the existence of the
airfield that was tucked sleepily away in a tiny corner of England, and the to the role of the 158
Squadron played during those dark days of World War 2 some 65 years ago. Several years later,
Novera Energy approached Mr Tennant with a proposal to place a wind farm on the site. Mr
Tennant mentioned the Memorial, which they readily agreed to fund as part of the development.
ʻPropellers back at Lissettʼ became the project slogan.

The unveiling ceremony started 14.30pm; Air Marshal Sir John Curtiss KCB, KBE, FRAeS RAF
(Ret) Wing Commander Bill Stephenson RAF(Ret), Squadron Leader John Cotter DFC RAF (Ret),
Squadron Leader Brian Quinlan DFC RAF (Ret) performed the unveiling followed by the
dedication by the Most Reverend Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York.

A large number of 158 Squadron veterans and their families from all corners of the Globe
were in attendance

RAF Lissett Memorial: Video Part 1

RAF Lissett Memorial: Video Part 2

RAF Lissett Memorial: Video Part 3

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