429 Squadron Monument

MIddleton, Nova Scotia
Type
Other

429 Squadron Monument was unveiled in honour of the Second World War Bomber Command Squadron. It was designed and erected in 2009 by Second World War Veteran and former member of 429 Squadron, Mark Smith. He wanted to honour his comrades and keep the memories alive of the ultimate sacrifices these men gave for freedom. 

Wanting something grander to honour his comrades, he designed and erected a second 429 Squadron Monument that was unveiled on April 1, 2011. Mark passed away before the unveiling.

Inscription

429 SQUADRON 429
ROYAL CANADIAN
AIR FORCE
FORTUNAE NIHIL

THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY MARK SMITH WHO SERVED OVERSEAS IN BOMBER COMMAND
IT IS DEDICATED TO ALL THE MEN & WOMEN, AIRCREW & GROUNDCREW, WHO SERVED AT LEEMING
YORKSHIRE ENGLAND DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR IN BOMBER COMMAND SQUADRON 429 BISON.

BASIC PERIODS FOR THE 429 BISON SQUADRON
THE WELLINGTON NOV 1942 - AUG 1943. THE HALIFAX SUG 1943 - MAR 1945. THE LANCASTER MAR 1945 - MAY 1946
BOTH 427 LION SQUADRON AND 429 BISON SQUADRON WERE AT THIS STATION
(427 LION MAY 1943 - MAY 1946. 429 BISON AUG 1943 - MAY 1946)

THIS STONE IS ESPECIALLY DEDICATED TO ALL THE YOUNG AIRMEN WHO
PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY

(PART OF A POEM BY A MEMBER OF THE 429 SQUADRON)
WHEN YOU PRAY, DON'T PRAY FOR ME, NOR THE LADS WHOM I FLY.
FOR WE ARE ON A MISSION, AND WELL KNOW WE MAY DIE.
I'VE GOT TEH GRANDEST CREW AND THE BEST KITE IN THE WAR.
SO PRAY THAT STRENGHT AND COURAGE, WILL BE OURS FOR EVERMORE.

"WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"

Visitor information

Location
429 Squadron Monument

49 Main Street
MIddleton
Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.933692
Long. -65.0866307
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