RAF Bomber Command Memorial

The RAF Bomber Command Memorial is a war memorial located in Green Park featuring seven bronze figures of aircrew members within a classical Portland limestone structure. The figures depict returning airmen from a mission, and the site includes informational plaques in several languages to provide context and education.

The memorial was inaugurated in 2012 and honors more than 55,000 RAF Bomber Command members who died during World War II. It marks the official recognition of their sacrifice and contribution to aerial warfare campaigns throughout the conflict.

The memorial draws visitors and participants during annual remembrance ceremonies that bring together families, veterans, and the public to pay respects to aircrew members from multiple nations. It functions as a focal point for shared memory and recognition of sacrifice during wartime.

The memorial is accessible from multiple entrances via Green Park or Hyde Park Corner station and provides full wheelchair access throughout the site. Information plaques in multiple languages help visitors understand the history and significance of the location.

The roof structure incorporates aluminum salvaged from a Royal Canadian Air Force Halifax bomber that crashed during the war, embedding actual wartime materials into the monument itself. This integration creates a tangible connection between the memorial and the historical events it commemorates.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 2012

Architects: Liam O'Connor

Creator: Philip Jackson

Official opening: June 28, 2012

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: Portland limestone, bronze

GPS coordinates: 51.50329,-0.14900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27