Winged Lion Memorial, War memorial in Klárov district, Prague, Czech Republic
The Winged Lion Memorial is a two-metre bronze lion by British sculptor Colin Spofforth, cast at the Horní Kalná foundry and set on a concrete plinth clad in Czech granite. The plinth's riveted side panels replicate an aircraft fuselage and, since 2018, carry the names of all 2,507 Czechoslovaks who served in the RAF.
This memorial honors roughly 2,500 Czechoslovak airmen who flew with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Many participated in critical aerial battles, including the Battle of Britain.
The memorial lists names and ranks of Czech and Slovak airmen, with crosses marking those who fell on the panels beneath the sculpture. This personal record connects visitors to individual stories of service and sacrifice rather than abstract numbers.
The memorial stands in the Klárov park on the left bank of the Vltava, close to the Malostranská metro and tram stop. The site was extended in 2019 with benches, information panels and paving around the plinth, so visitors can pause and read the names.
When viewed from above, the circular base mirrors the insignia of the Czech Air Force. This intentional design choice merges the memorial's physical form with the aviation history it commemorates.
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