2012 Guided Tour dates announced
The Trust’s popular tours of “Hellfire Corner” – the area over which much of the Battle of Britain took place in 1940 – are back this summer, offering more people a chance to learn more about this historic event. The … Continue reading
Trust’s new CD available for sale
A new CD single by Janet Tootal and Ann James is now available from the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust. “Tonight we will remember them” was first performed by Janet and Ann at the 70th anniversary End of the Battle … Continue reading
Top magazine publishes appeal
Artists’ impressions of the new Wing building at Capel-le-Ferne have been published in the new issue of FlyPast magazine which hit the news stands this week. Page 14 of the February edition is given over entirely to an article on … Continue reading
Looking forward to 2012
The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust hopes all supporters, visitors, friends, volunteers and trustees had a peaceful Christmas and will enjoy a prosperous new year. Here at Capel-le-Ferne we are looking forward to making real progress towards raising the cash … Continue reading
Volunteers enjoy seasonal “thank you”
Volunteers enjoyed Christmas lunch at Etchinghill Golf Club as a small thank you for their hard work over the past year. The volunteers keep the shop, cafe and car park at the site open daily throughout the summer, generating a … Continue reading
Wing building will remember the Few
An artist’s impression of the exciting new visitor centre planned for the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent has now been released by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust. The planning application for the dramatic building, which … Continue reading
Site to stay open this winter
Our splendid volunteers have agreed to keep the facilities at Capel-le-Ferne open on weekends throughout the winter for the first time this year. While the Memorial itself is always open to those on foot, the car park, shop and café … Continue reading
Car stickers now available
Car stickers supporting the Wing Appeal have now been produced by the Trust and are available for £2.50 each, with all proceeds going to the appeal. For details of how to purchase a car sticker or any of the other … Continue reading
William’s words of wisdom
A book of poetry by Flight Lieutenant William Walker AE, one of the Few, has now gone on sale in aid of the fund-raising efforts for The Wing, the new learning centre planned for the Capel-le-Ferne site. William, who celebrates … Continue reading
Glen‘s a winner
Glen James is the proud owner of a brand new Mini One 1.6 litre saloon car after winning the Grand Draw organised by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust to raise funds for The Wing. The first prize car won … Continue reading