Sir Barnes Wallis Memorial
Memorial park in Hillingdon
Address: Moor Ln, Harmondsworth, West Drayton UB7 0AR, United Kingdom
Phone: nan
Region: Hillingdon
Nearest station: Heathrow Terminal 5 (1.18 miles)
Rated: 4.1/5 on Google.
Opening Times
| 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 |
About Sir Barnes Wallis Memorial
- 📌 The Sir Barnes Wallis Memorial is a small but meaningful tribute to his accomplishments.
- 📌 Some reviewers express disappointment that the site, where vital work on the bouncing bomb took place, is now an Immigration Detention Centre, seeing it as ironic.
- 📌 One reviewer finds it intriguing that the Dambusters chose this area close to Heathrow Airport for testing their bouncing bomb at such a high altitude. They speculate on what conditions were like back then.
- 📌 Despite its simplicity, many agree that the memorial is a fitting homage to what was achieved in terms of freedom.
- 📌 It’s mentioned that the memorial is tucked away off the beaten track, adding to its charm.
- 📌 As of August 2019, there is a solid wooden fence surrounding three sides of the memorial area.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Good for kids
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