Squadron Leader David McCormackPrint Page
Dual stained glass windows designed by W. Kerr-Morgan, depicting two airmen seeking guidance from Our Lady of Wings, commemorates Squadron Leader David William McCormack of Yarraville, D.F.C. and Bar, who was killed in Burma, 10 August 1944. He was killed in a non-operational flying accident, flying Spitfire MH460.
The window was erected by his comrades of 615 (Churchill's Own) Squadron R.A.F. and dedicated 14 July 1946. The window is divided into two sections, with the left showing two airmen in flying gear, including parachutes, and the right section depicting a religious scene with a shield shaped plaque depicting the badge of 615 Country of Surrey Squadron Auxiliary Air Force.
Location
Address: | Somerville Road, St Augustine`s Catholic Church, Yarraville, 3013 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.813625 Long: 144.889462 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Window |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 10-August-1944 |
Actual Event End Date: | 10-August-1944 |
Designer: | W. Kerr-Morgan |
Dedication
Erected by the members of No. 615 Squadron R.A.F. & friends
To the memory of Squadron Leader David William McCormack D.F.C. and Bar.
Killed 10th August 1944. whilst serving the Mother Country