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This blue commemorative plaque records: Air Chief Marshall Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding G.C.B. G.C.V.O. C.M.G. Born here 24th April 1882 (St. Ninian's School) Architect of deliverance Battle of Britain 1940 Per Ardua Ad Astra

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