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The main 578 Squadron Memorial occupies two medieval niches on the North Wall of the North Choir Aisle. It comprises a gathering of the following five pieces :
In the upper trefoile cusps, bas relief sculptures made from resin bronze mounted on oval backings of Torvoux stone depict :
578 Squadron Crest,
Wing Commander DSS Wilkerson.
Below are two oval engraved stainless steel plaques mounted on Lapine stone backings, commemorating the lives of :
Wing Commander D S S Wilkerson DSO, DFC, SILVER STAR (USA)
Flying Officer C J Barton VC
Centrally underneath is placed :
The Squadron Memorial Book
Comprising forty-two acid-free paper leaves bound into embossed goatskin covers and contained in a glazed stainless steel and English oak desk cabinet, commemorating the loss of forty-three Halifax Mk.II bombers and
Two hundred and nineteen 578 Squadron airmen
who flew out of Burn, never to return
In the adjacent main Choir of the Abbey hangs an additional item :
The 578 Squadron Standard
Hand painted on linen canvas, mounted on a steel enameled staff with polished brass spread-eagle finial, listing the achievements, casualties and honours gained and
Dedicated to all airmen and airwomen who served with the Squadron
All these items were installed and dedicated between 1995 and 2007. The Memorial is now complete : Designer and maker : Hugh Cawdron : Sheet 105 SE 616 325
