Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Hurricane crew 1942 Tudhoe Cemetery
Reference
S131.05
Place
SPENNYMOOR
Original Location
Tudhoe Cemetery, York Hill
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 14th February 2001 by J.M. Marr, Mayor of Spennymoor Town Council.
Memorial Description
Plaque of semi-circular shape set at an angle on the top of its stand. It is of brass, on which the dedication is in Roman capitals. The wrought iron stand carries a roundel which depicts a long-beaked crested bird sucking at a flower.
Below this is a plaque telling of the dedication in Roman capitals.
The whole stands behind a small fenced enclosure full of flowers, open at the front, in which wreaths can be placed.
Below this is a plaque telling of the dedication in Roman capitals.
The whole stands behind a small fenced enclosure full of flowers, open at the front, in which wreaths can be placed.
Materials used
Brass plaques, wrought iron plinth.
Inscription
Sgt. Pilot John Porter
(Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve)
and Sgt. Pilot Clifford James Scott
(Royal Canadian Air Force)
who tragically lost their lives
on 14th February 1942
whilst each flew a Hurricane
fighter plane over Tudhoe Colliery
Lower plaque:
was unveiled by
Councillor J.M. Marr
Spennymoor
Town Council
Mayor
on the 14th February 2001
Names
See above
Notes
1. For John Porter: See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders, Dorothy Hall
Northern Echo 14/02/2001 reports the story behind the incident.
Northern Echo 14/02/2001 reports the story behind the incident.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Janet Brown
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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