Organised by Pembroke Dock Heritage TrustIn 1945 citizens of Pembroke Dock funded the creation of a stained glass window to light up its Georgian chapel in memory of brave airmen of WWII. It's now in the RAF Museum London. Our chapel, now a unique museum, is ready for the window's return.
In 1945, just after VE Day, RAF Pembroke Dock and the local community united to fund and dedicate a memorial window in honour of the servicemen from the station who lost their lives during World War II.
This unique tribute, installed in the east window of the RAF Church (the former Royal Dockyard Chapel that now houses the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre), was a deeply meaningful gesture that remembered the sacrifices of officers and men from many nations who served at RAF Pembroke Dock.
When the RAF station closed in the late 1950s, the window was moved to RAF Mount Batten and later to the RAF Museum in Hendon, where it has been on display since 1994. Now, after years of negotiation with the RAF Museum, we have their blessing to bring this important piece of history back to its rightful place—the former Dockyard Chapel, now the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.
We are thrilled to share that plans are underway for the Memorial Window’s return early next year, along with a rededication ceremony on 26th October 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of its first dedication. The Chaplain in Chief of the Royal Air Force, The Venerable Air Vice Marshal Giles Legood, has graciously accepted our invitation to lead this commemorative event.
To make this happen, we need your support. The costs of transporting, installing, and displaying the window are substantial, with an estimated total of £15,000. This includes a custom display case to ensure that the window is showcased respectfully and beautifully for future generations.
Every donation helps bring this remarkable tribute back to Pembroke Dock, honouring the bravery and sacrifices of those who served to preserve the freedoms that we enjoy today.
Please donate today to help us return the RAF Pembroke Dock Memorial Window to its home. Thank you for being part of this historic project.
The window’s simple dedication remembers the sacrifices made by servicemen from many nations serving at RAF Pembroke Dock who died during the six years of the war. It reads:
‘In proud and grateful memory of the officers and men who gave their lives whilst serving on this station in the cause of freedom, 1939-1945’
These are the nations and squadrons who served at RAF Pembroke Dock who are dedicated in the window:
210 Squadron Royal Air Force
201 Squadron Royal Air Force
422 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force
228 Squadron Royal Air Force
461 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
VP 63 United States Navy
Other squadrons and units based at RAF Pembroke Dock were:
10 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
95 Squadron Royal Air Force
119 Squadron Royal Air Force
209 Squadron Royal Air Force
230 Squadron Royal Air Force
240 Squadron Royal Air Force
235 Operational Conversion Unit Royal Air Force
308 Ferry Training Unit Royal Air Force
320 (Netherlands) Squadron Royal Air Force
321 (Netherlands) Squadron Royal Air Force
764 Naval Air Squadron
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