The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust is offering two fascinating and unique tours of “Hellfire Corner” in 2012, both led by author and historian Geoff Simpson and featuring lunch with veteran Hurricane pilot Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC.

The tours, planned for 12 May and 8 September, will combine a great day out together with the chance to learn more about the historic events of the Battle of Britain, much of which took place in the skies over the south east of the country.

The tour will start at 9.30 am and will be led by Trustee Geoff Simpson, a member of the RAF Historical Society and author of many texts on the Battle including A Dictionary of the Battle of Britain, published in association with the Trust.

Geoff will set the scene for the tour by describing the key events of the Battle and the story of the National Memorial to the Few. He will then provide a running commentary during the coach tour of various sites associated with the Battle.

Starting at the Memorial, the tour will take in sites of significance and interest including the Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge, with its extensive collection of memorabilia, and the village of Elham, which had a unique role during the Battle.

Lunch and a light afternoon tea are included and Wing Commander Foster, Chairman of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association and a veteran of the Battle, will talk during lunch of his experiences.

For information and an application form, contact Trustee Andrew Simpson, 31A Castleton Ave, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5QT; email aj.simpson1950@talktalk.net