TRENCHARD
1873 - 1956

The statue commemorates who is considered the "Father of the Royal Air Force" of Great Britain - Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard.

The statue made by William McMillan, and placed in 1961 was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image

Trenchard’s career is detailed on the back of the statue’s base
MARSHALL OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
THE VISCOUNT TRENCHARD
G.C.B. O.M. G.C.V.O. D.S.O.

CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF 1918. 1919-1929
ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS. 1893-1919
WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE 1903-1910
ROYAL FLYING CORPS 1912-1918
ROYAL AIR FORCE 1918-1956
COMMISSIONER OF THE POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS 1931-1935
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On the ground on the four sides of the statue are plaques with the symbols of the units in which Trenchard was a member
Royal Air Force Click for a larger image
The insignia of the Royal Scots Fusiliers Click for a larger image
Metropolitan Police Click for a larger image
West African Frontier Force Click for a larger image

The list of titles appearing on the rear side
G.C.B. - Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
O.M. - Member of the Order of Merit
G.C.V.O - Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
D.SO. - Distinguished Service Order