Western Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6QX
Polish Air Force Memorial
Battle & memorial
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3.8
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
3.8A stone obelisk topped with a bronze eagle commemorates 2,165 Polish airmen who died during the Second World War. The memorial and garden offer a compact place to pause and remember their service.
This is a small, purposeful heritage stop rather than a wild landscape. Its value lies in the memorial’s striking form, its inscribed names and its connection to the Polish airmen who served alongside Britain during the Second World War.
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The experience
A short visit focused on the memorial, its inscribed names and the garden behind it. Traffic from the nearby A40 may be audible.
Things to do
Read the names on the memorial
Take time to look at the names inscribed on the memorial, a personal detail within a tribute to the Polish airmen who died during the war.
15–30 minutes
Look closely at the memorial’s form
Notice the stone obelisk and the bronze eagle at its summit.
5–10 minutes
Pause in the memorial garden
Visitor accounts describe a small garden behind the memorial. Check access on arrival.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A moment at the memorial
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Visit the memorial.
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Look at the bronze eagle and read the names inscribed on the stone.
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Pause in the garden behind the memorial, if accessible.
Verified history
The memorial commemorates 2,165 Polish airmen who died during the Second World War. Visitor accounts connect the tribute with Polish airmen who served in the Battle of Britain and alongside British forces. The memorial’s inscribed names provide a tangible focus for remembrance.
Hidden details
The names make the tribute personal — Rather than viewing the memorial only as an obelisk, take time to read the inscribed names of those commemorated.
When to go
· No particular time of day is evidenced as preferable.
The memorial is a heritage site rather than a seasonal nature attraction; no seasonal reason to visit is documented.
Weather conditions may affect comfort during an outdoor visit. Check conditions before travelling.
What to look for
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The bronze eagle atop the stone obelisk
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the names inscribed on the memorial
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and the memorial garden behind it.
The story
War & battle
Best time to go
Any time of year
Allow a short, unhurried visit to read the memorial and pause in the garden. Check access arrangements before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Solo · Couples · Families · History lovers
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
The memorial is beside Western Avenue, close to the A40. Visitor accounts describe a memorial garden and parking nearby, but access and parking arrangements are not independently confirmed; check before visiting. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Visitor accounts mention parking nearby, but arrangements are not confirmed. Check before visiting.
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Dogs
The source listing indicates dogs are allowed; check for current restrictions.
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Accessibility
The source listing reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance; verify current conditions before travelling.
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