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'Wings for Victory' and 'Salute the Soldier' fundraising plaques
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Title
'Wings for Victory' and 'Salute the Soldier' fundraising plaques
Description
Photograph of the 'Wings for Victory' and 'Salute the Soldier' fundraising plaques, presented by the Air Ministry and awarded to the town of Stretford.
In 1943, their target was to raise £480,000. Stretford raised £500,518, which represented the cost of 12 Lancaster bombers.
In 1944, the town aimed to raise £400,000. Following their own 'Salute the Soldier' savings week, they were able to surpass their goal, reaching £469,767. Their contributions funded the equivalent of 20 Churchill tanks, as well as medical supplies and other equipment.
In 1943, their target was to raise £480,000. Stretford raised £500,518, which represented the cost of 12 Lancaster bombers.
In 1944, the town aimed to raise £400,000. Following their own 'Salute the Soldier' savings week, they were able to surpass their goal, reaching £469,767. Their contributions funded the equivalent of 20 Churchill tanks, as well as medical supplies and other equipment.
Creator
Air Ministry
Source
Trafford Local Studies Centre Collection, AHC/66-67 (formerly TRA/5/7/66-67)
Date
1943 and 1944
Rights
This image may be subject to copyright law, in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Under the terms of 'fair dealing' it may be used for non-commercial research and private study. The person using the image is responsible for any infringement.
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Citation
Air Ministry, “'Wings for Victory' and 'Salute the Soldier' fundraising plaques,” Exploring Trafford's Heritage , accessed April 25, 2024, https://exploringtraffordsheritage.omeka.net/items/show/2700.