City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force was formed
and had its first headquarters here
in the former Hotel Cecil
1st April 1918
Through Adversity To The Stars
The Chief of the Air Staff
Air Chief Marshal
Sir Glenn Torpy KCB GBE DSO ADC
To Mark the 90th Anniversary of the
Formation of the Royal Air Force
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1918.
Location. 51° 30.606′ N, 0° 7.323′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Strand and Ivybridge Lane, on the left when traveling west on Strand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79 Strand, City of Westminster, England WC2R 0DE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Richard Arkwright (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coal Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); Savoy Theatre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palace of the Savoy (about 90 meters away); RSA (about 90 meters away); The Fountain Tavern (about 120 meters away); Great Storm Oak Tree (about 120 meters away); Sir Wilfrid Lawson (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . .
1. Royal Air Force. (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Royal Air Force on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.