Public art & sculpture · South West England
South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial
In or near Sowton.
South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cranbrook · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial commemorates the history of RAF Exeter during World War Two. It features a sculpture of a fighter pilot and several informational plaques detailing the contributions and sacrifices made by aircrew from various nations during the Battle of Britain.
Place summary
The South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial is a public art installation located in South-West England. It commemorates the airfields of the region and their historical significance. The memorial serves as a tribute to aviation history and the contributions of those who served in the airfields.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7306, -3.4163
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Clyst Honiton
- Postcode
- EX5 2BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Cranbrook — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.southwestairfields.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11883913078 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial?
- South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 2BE), in the parish of Clyst Honiton.
- What is South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial?
- South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cranbrook, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 2BE.
- Is South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South West Airfields Heritage Exeter Airport Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cranbrook, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 2BE.