Fund-raising is now well advanced for the Trust’s ambitious Wing building, but more money is still needed to ensure the speedy completion of this exciting project.
By current standards, The Wing is an achievable project, costing an estimated £2.8 million, not just to build but to fit out with the high-tech equipment that will make it such an exciting experience.
So far – and within a relatively short time – the Trust has raised about £1.7 million, well over half the total, a reflection of the huge support that the project has generated as it seeks to spread the message of the bravery and sacrifice of the Few.
The current timetable is to complete The Wing, which will combine a high-tech visitor experience with learning and study facilities, by the autumn of 2014 ready for an official opening in July of 2015, the Battle of Britain’s 75th anniversary year.
To reach that target we need your help. Even a car sticker will contribute to the appeal, as will joining the Friends of the Few, popping in to the site for a coffee or buying one of our many souvenirs.
We are currently working on setting up an online shop, but in the meantime you can buy a number of souvenirs by sending a cheque to the address below.
Items available are:
William Walker’s book of poetry:
Softback £7 (signed by the author £10)
Hardback £15 (signed by the author £18)
CD – Tonight we will remember them by Janet Tootal and Ann James £5
Propeller pin (as presented to members of the Few at the 70th anniversary dinner) £5
Car stickers £2.50
A Dictionary of the Battle of Britain by Geoff Simpson £20
70th anniversary commemorative brochures (limited number still available) £3
Please add £1.50 P&P for CDs, car stickers and softback books, £2.50 for hardbacks and pin badges and £4.50 for A Dictionary of the Battle of Britain.
You can also contribute directly by clicking the Donate Now logo below or by sending a cheque made payable to The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust to:
Group Captain P S E Tootal OBE
Battle of Britain Memorial Trust
PO Box 337
West Malling
Kent
ME6 9AA
Tel/Fax: 01732 870809
Email: battleofbritain@btinternet.com
Don’t forget you can make a real difference by joining the Friends.