The Downham Market Airfield Cairn memorial is a tribute to the brave servicemen and women who served at RAF Downham Market, Norfolk, England, a pivotal Royal Air Force Bomber Station from July 1942 to September 1945. This memorial aims to inspire pride and a sense of belonging in the community, reminding everyone of their shared history and sacrifice. The memorial, created by Chris Coverdale, seeks to inspire pride and strengthen community bonds. Your support helps keep this history alive and makes you an essential part of honouring our veterans. If you're able to donate, we'd greatly appreciate it. You can do this through the GoFundMe page.

On 7 July 2026, the Downham Market Airfield Cairn memorial was blessed in a ceremony by R.A.F. Marham. I want to thank all involved in making the blessing ceremony possible. To all the material sponsors, a special granite plaque with your company names was added and erected in time for the Blessing Service. 

Friends of the Airfield Cairn Memorial

The following list highlights the supporters, contributors, and community members whose support has been vital, and I thank them for their generosity and involvement. Their contributions have been essential to the project's success, and I thank them for their support. 

Soil Fertility Services Limited, Robert Plumb, MD (Retired)

 Also from Soil Fertility Services Ltd. Foreman Steve with co-worker Mark.

Black Posts installers and first-phase concrete floor, Steven Seal Builders.

Reinforced steel concrete memorial Cairn and second-phase concrete floor—John, Steve, and co-workers, on behalf of Robert Plumb of (SFS). Their dedicated work on these key elements shows the value of teamwork and expertise, and I want the audience to recognise and appreciate it.

Mark & Linda Eves, and Son Matthew Eves  (Bexwell Kitchen Ltd)

Installation of Cairn Flintstone cobbles and the loss plaques: Darren Wells and Graham.  

 Floor paint by Brewers Kings Lynn, applied by Independent Painters, (Fergie & Alison)

of F. S. Brennan from  Peterborough.

 Kevin Cornwell (Builder) of Downham Market, for his work on reshaping the memorial earth embankments and surrounding areas to the memorial.

Paul Clarke  (Denver Hill) 

Mick English of Downham Market and Robinson Haulage. 

Fenland Stoneworks, Yaxley, Peterborough (Mark Oliver, Director)

Andy Fenwick (Former Sales Manager at Middleton Aggregates.

Chris Scott, Sales Manager at IBRAN

Fiona Kemp & Daniel Godfrey (Tillicoultry Quarries)

Sally Cornwell (Bexwell Tractors)

 Jordan at www.gravelmaster.co.uk 

 Sarah at www.southcoastflagpoles.co.uk 

Dale Turner, owner of S.F.S. Harvest House, New Road, Downham Market. 

Jeff  & Chris Bell,  from Glinton, Peterborough) 

Michael & Jo Barber (Canon Barn Farm, Peterborough) 

Stephen C. Smith (218 (Gold Coast) Squadron Association)

Andy & Teresa Moore  (Downham Market)

Andy Waites (Downham Market) 

 Mr Peter Goodbody, Downham Market 

Peter Goodbody is the son of  Air Gunner Flight Sergeant William John Goodbody, remembered on the Eighth Plaque, Aircrew No. 141.

Paul Curson & Family (Downham Market)

Sarah and Wes Lukies (Hendy Family, Australia) 

Steve Allum & June Petrie  (635 Squadron Pilot Francis (Billie) Healey.

R.I.P. Dear June 1958 - 2026, who will be sadly missed, but forever in our Hearts

Marnie Haslam (Peterborough)

Rachel Matheson (Downham Market)

Kelvin Edgar & Mrs Edgar (Mildenhall) 

Nicholas Bennett

Marcus Goering

William J. Moore

Peter Pettit (218 Gold Coast Squadron)

Brian Moore

John Reid (Stirling Author & Historian) 

Martin Johnson

Bob Boxhall

Mike and Sally Moore