The airfield memorial stands as a cherished tribute to the brave individuals who served at RAF Downham Market, a pivotal Royal Air Force Bomber Station from July 1942 to September 1945.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this memorial project. Your Support is invaluable and greatly appreciated. Your generosity will ensure that the sacrifice of our fallen heroes, many of whom were never found, can now be remembered together at the memorial forever. 

The memorial, which honours their sacrifice from 1942 to 1945, will stand as a testament to their bravery, thanks to your support. 

To everyone who has contributed through our GoFundMe page, thank you. Your kindness truly makes a difference, and I sincerely appreciate your generosity.

With this memorial, together, we are keeping their legacy alive!

"We Will Remember Them"

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BREAKS DOWN THE LOSSES

One hundred forty-six aircraft were lost 

94 Stirling bombers of  No. 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron of 3 Group Bomber Command

9 Stirling bombers of No. 623 Squadron of 3 Group Bomber Command

39 Lancaster bombers of No. 635 Squadron of 8 Group Path Finder Force 

13 Mosquito Bomber of No. 608 (North Riding Squadron) 8 Group PFF (LNSF)

Total Airmen Killed In Action: 792 (Average Age Just 24) 

(529 Stirling Airmen)

483 Stirling Airmen of No. 218 (Gold Coast Squadron) 

46 Stirling Airmen of No. 623 Squadron 

241 Lancaster Airmen of No. 635 Squadron 

22 Mosquito Airmen of No. 608 (North Riding) Squadron

Total Airmen captured as Prisoners of War: 148

(113 Stirling Airmen )

92 Stirling Airmen of No. 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron 

20 Stirling Airmen of No. 623 Squadron 

33  Lancaster Airmen of No. 635 Squadron 

3 Mosquito Airmen of No. 608 (North Riding) Squadron 

Total Airmen who Evaded Captured:24

4 Stirling Airmen of No. 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron

0 Stirling Airmen of No. 623 Squadron

12  Lancaster Airmen of No. 635 Squadron 

0 Mosquito Airmen of No. 608 (North Riding) Squadron 

Airmen Safe who survived a crash in this country,

either on a training flight or Op: 35

27 Stirling Airmen of No. 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron

0 Stirling Airmen of No. 623 Squadron

7  Lancaster Airmen of No. 635 Squadron

1 Mosquito Airmen of No. 608 (North Riding) Squadron

 Total of 999 Airmen plus one Ground Crew Fitter Grand Total 1,000