Join our exclusive tour of Battle of Britain sites in Kent
Don’t miss your chance to join one of the Trust’s exclusive and sought-after coach tours of “Hellfire Corner”, the area that saw much of the aerial fighting during the Battle of Britain. The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust is offering … Continue reading
Veteran Bob Foster joins the crowds at Capel-le-Ferne
A Battle of Britain veteran and one of the Few, Hurricane Pilot Bob Foster, was at Capel-le-Ferne at the end of March 2012 to join in the fun of the Trust’s Airfix Make and Paint Day. Wing Commander Foster DFC … Continue reading
Your chance to win a flight in a Spitfire
Here’s your chance to win a unique flight in a two-seater Spitfire in this year’s amazing Grand Draw in aid of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust’s Wing Appeal. Tickets are just £5 and offer the chance to win four … Continue reading
New 1940 magazine available for Friends of the Few
The 2012 issue of 1940 magazine will soon be distributed to members of The Friends of The Few. It contains features on Battle of Britain airmen Sergeant Stanley Fenemore, Sergeant Douglas Crabtree and Squadron Leader the Hon Max Aitken, as … Continue reading
Sad death of Trustee Edwin Boorman OBE DL
The Trust was saddened today (15 March) to hear of the sad death of Edwin Boorman OBE DL, who passed away after a short illness. Mr Boorman, who received his OBE for services to the Royal British Legion, was a … Continue reading
Make it, paint it and watch it overhead
A special Airfix Make & Paint weekend planned for the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne at the end of this month looks set to be a huge success. Interest in the event, which is completely free, is already … Continue reading
Trust supporter revives rare comic opera
Trust supporter Martin Milnes, who has sung alongside the Trust’s own Janet Tootal on previous Battle of Britain Memorial Days at Capel-le-Ferne, is directing a West End revival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Grand Duke in April. The Grand Duke … Continue reading
Full planning permission for the Trust’s exciting new Wing building at Capel-le-Ferne has now been granted by Dover District Council. The decision marks a succeesful conclusion to many months of hard work by Folkestone architectural practice Godden Allen Lawn, council … Continue reading
Keep up with the latest news
The Trust produces a regular newsletter that goes to friends and supporters and keeps them informed of the latest happenings at Capel-le-Ferne. If you would like to join the mailing list, just send an email to malcolm@go4marketing.net and we will … Continue reading
The Poetry of William Walker
Preview: A Tribute to John, by William Walker Battle of Britain veteran William Walker last year released a book of his poetry and donated all the proceeds to the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust. The book, available in both hardback … Continue reading