TWO North Yorkshire memorials are among those that have been given heritage protection to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force.

Some 14 war memorial s have been newly listed or had their protected status upgraded to mark the anniversary.

They include the Catterick Camp and Aerodrome War Memorial, High Street, Catterick, comprising a Calvary Cross featuring Christ being crucified which honours the officers and men from both the army camp to the west of the village and the Royal Flying Corps airfield to the south. It has been listed at Grade II.

Also included is Egton Bridge Cross, commemorating the death of Probationary Flying Officer Francis Titcomb from the Royal Naval Air Service, who crashed in 1917 after becoming disorientated over the Yorkshire moors. It has also been listed at Grade II.

Heritage Minister Michael Ellis said: "As we mark the centenary, it is right that we remember the stories of the brave pilots and staff who served in defence of Britain."