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SK9771 : Bomber Command Memorial Window, St Michael's Chapel

taken 8 years ago, near to Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Great Britain

Bomber Command Memorial Window, St Michael's Chapel

St Michael, who defeated and expelled Satan and his followers from Heaven, is shown in shining armour with a shield in one hand and a lance in the other with which he has slain the dragon at his feet.

Centrally below Michael is the badge of Bomber Command flanked by the Union flag and the arms of the diocese of Lincoln. Below these, a flight lieutenant wears a survival flotation jacket (a "Mae West") and a leading aircraftman holds the ropes of an aircraft wheel chock, signifying the close relationship and co-operation between RAF aircrew and groundcrew.

At the bottom, Lancaster bombers battle against the searchlights and anti-aircraft fire.

The window was unveiled in May 1954.

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Lincoln Cathedral Service Chapels

The Service Chapels are for remembering soldiers (St George's Chapel), sailors (St Andrew's Chapel) and Airmen (St Michael's Chapel who have died in wars across the globe and over the centuries.

After the First World War, a need was expressed for an All Services Chapel in the Cathedral was expressed and the three chapels in the North Transept were designated for this purpose, becoming a combined chapel with separate Service altars.

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Grid Square: SK9771, 4750 images (more nearby )
Photographer: David Dixon (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 5 August, 2014 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 11 August, 2014
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites City, Town centre People, Events
Camera (from Tags): Panasonic Lumix TZ60
Image Buckets ^?: Closeup Indoor
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 9778 7184 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:14.0761N 0:32.1900W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SK 97793 71821
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)