No. 5 British Flying Training School - Clewiston, Florida, USA - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

Located in downtown Clewiston, Florida is the Civic Park. A section of the park has been set up to honor veterans who either came from Clewiston or served in the area. During World War II the British government sent its Royal Air Force cadets to the United States to train since training in England was not safe. Nearby Riddle Field was the training site for many of these cadets.

Plaque inscription:

"No. 5 British Flying Training School

This plaque is erected on behalf of those Royal Air Force pilots
who were trained nearby at Riddle Field Clewiston
between 1941 and 1945, and records their deep appreciation
of the warm and generous friendship so freely given to them
by the people of Clewiston and of the State of Florida


Per Ardua Ad Astra"

Bronze plaque is mounted on a concrete pedestal next to a historical marker of Riddle Field. They can be found on the west side of the veterans section of the park.

Property Permission: Public Access instructions: Public park with parking and ADA accessible Access times: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Website for Waymark: [Web Link] Location of waymark: 162 Royal Palm Avenue Clewiston , FL USA 33440 Commemoration: Royal Air Force Pilots and citizens of Clewiston Date of Dedication: Not listed

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