Chocks away! Wing set for take off
The go-ahead has been given for work to start on the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust’s iconic new visitor centre at Capel-le-Ferne – and it should be in place in time for the 75th anniversary of the Battle in 2015. … Continue reading
Make and Paint Success
Smiling faces, happy crowds, young model-makers and a flypast finale made the second Airfix Make and Paint event at the National Memorial to the Few a huge success at the weekend (8 June). Young (and old) model-makers put together 240 … Continue reading
Final Farewell to William
Family and friends gathered for a final farewell to Flt Lt William Walker AE on Sunday 12 May 2013 when a plaque in his memory was unveiled at the Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall. Flt Lt Walker, who died towards the … Continue reading
Update on Dornier documentary transmission times
The late Flt Lt William Walker AE, who achieved fame not just as a member of the Few but in his later years as a poet, is set to appear in a BBC online news feature later this month. Footage … Continue reading
Tour proves as popular as ever
Those who managed to book a place on the first of this year’s two tours of east Kent sites with links to the Battle of Britain enjoyed another successful day in early May. The party assembled at the National Memorial … Continue reading
Make & Paint returns
Trustees have confirmed that the Airfix Make & Paint event at the National Memorial to the Few, will go ahead on 8 June despite the cancellation of Folkestone Airshow. News broke this weekend that the ambitious airshow had been cancelled … Continue reading
A great time to join The Friends of the Few
There has never been a better time to join The Friends of the Few, the unique group of Trust supporters who help to keep alive the memory of those who flew in the Battle of Britain. For a small annual … Continue reading
Former Hurricane pilot honoured
BBC reporter Jo Burn was on hand when dozens of people – including a fellow veteran – braved the cold and the occasional snow flurry to pay their respects to a Battle of Britain hero who died 73 years ago. … Continue reading
Marathon fund-raising effort pays off
Trust supporter Debb Hackett has run her way to a fantastic £1,300 contribution to The Wing – and her tireless fund-raising effort is far from finished. Debb set out to run two half marathons in support of The Battle of … Continue reading
Win the flight of a lifetime
Ever wanted to take off from a Battle of Britain fighter station in an aircraft used to train Spitfire pilots? Well now you can. Just follow this link to find out how you can win a fight in a Harvard … Continue reading