There is a fantastic monument, that is a fitting tribute to Albert, situated in the grounds of Nottingham Castle.
Unveiled on September 8th 1921 by Sir Hugh Trenchard, Marshall of the RAF. Base and pedestal of granite
and Portland stone, main design by E Rickards, bronze sculptural group by Henry Poole, shows Captain Ball
gazing upwards and tightening his belt before flight. Above is an allegorical robed figure of a woman
representing the air, one hand pointing skywards, the other resting on Albert's shoulder.
Height of the monument is 21ft. The inscription on the front reads: Capt. Albert Ball, VC 7th (Robin Hood)
Battalion Sherwood Foresters, attached Royal Flying Corps, DSO (two bars), MC, Croix de Guerre,
Legion D'Honneur, Order of St. George (Russia), Hon. Freeman of City of Nottingham. Per Ardua Ad Astra
The inscription on the back reads: In the air he gave the most conspicuous and gallant service to his country,
and was killed in action, fighting gloriously, May 7th 1917. Aged 20 years. Per Ardua Ad Astra.
Right side carved panel, there is an aeroplane flying over German support trenches
Left side carved panel, An aeroplane of the type flown by Albert
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