Monument to RAF Czechoslovak squadrons Prague - Ruzyně, War memorial at Ruzyně Airport district, Czech Republic.
The Monument to RAF Czechoslovak squadrons Prague - Ruzyně is a granite and bronze memorial located in the Ruzyně district near Prague Airport. It displays inscriptions honoring all Czechoslovak airmen who served in British Royal Air Force squadrons during World War II.
The memorial was inaugurated on August 24, 2015, honoring approximately 2,500 Czechoslovak men and women who served in British air units. This cooperation began after German occupation of their homeland and became a significant military partnership between the two nations.
The memorial reflects the bond between Czech and British air forces through its design and the names inscribed on it. Visitors can sense the shared sacrifice and cooperation that defined this military partnership.
The memorial is located in the Ruzyně district and is easily accessible by public transportation, particularly bus routes serving the airport area. Parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.
No. 310 Squadron RAF was the first British Air Force unit composed entirely of personnel from foreign nations. The Czechoslovak pilots honored at this memorial played a key role in this pioneering military unit.
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