Save the date: Sunday 6 September is our Bonnets & Wings vintage car show.

Looking for an affordable family day out this summer? Thanks to a temporary Government scheme, reduced admission prices are available on selected tickets at the Battle of Britain Memorial.

Donations come in various shapes and sizes – but our most recent and very gratefully received one, arrived on a rather large lorry!

Time is running out to bid for a fantastic five-night UK or Ireland boating holiday while supporting the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust.

A member of the Few who was buried as an “unknown” airman after being shot down and killed during the Battle of Britain has been properly remembered 85 years later at a ceremony in Bergen op Zoom, in the Netherlands.

Claiming exactitude is rarely sensible when considering the Battle of Britain.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust was saddened to hear of the passing of Clive Emson, founder of Clive Emson Auctioneers and a long-standing supporter of the Memorial.

Today we remember Wing Commander Geoffrey Page on his birthday.

The Trust’s Blade of Honour project allows people to pay a lasting tribute to those who served in support of ‘the Few’ during the Battle of Britain.

We are delighted to share our thanks to two of our valued corporate sponsors, Clive Emson Auctioneers and Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, whose continued support plays an important role in helping us preserve and share the story of the Battle of Britain.

A potential issue with the Mansafe roof safety system at the Battle of Britain Memorial has been resolved thanks to the expertise and generosity of a local specialist contractor, allowing vital solar panel work to progress without delay or additional cost to the Trust.

We’re delighted to be partnering with A Noble Gift to offer a very special charity auction in support of the Trust. Le Boat has generously donated a five-night UK or Ireland boating holiday for up to six passengers (Value or Comfort fleet). This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a memorable getaway, while directly supporting…

This April, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and partners mark 90 years since the first flight of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire. On Tuesday 7 April, two-seat Spitfire BS410, painted in the colours of the original K5054 prototype, will circumnavigate Great Britain in a series of historic flights, flying past key landmarks – including the Battle…

Yesterday, the Trust said farewell to Paul Oram at his funeral at the Hawkinge Crematorium, to remember his many years of dedication as both a volunteer and staff member. Paul first joined the Trust at the end of 2013 as a volunteer, before becoming a member of staff in April 2015 following the opening of…

Looking to give something back to your community? The Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne is on the lookout for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers with good mobility to join its team. Whether you enjoy welcoming visitors, helping in the café, or lending a hand behind the scenes, there’s a role to suit a range of interests…

Belgian aircrew who fought in the Battle of Britain were remembered in a moving service at the Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall on Tuesday 17 November. The poignant but colourful ceremony was organised by the UK branch of the Royal Federation of Belgian Veterans and included a number of pieces of music including Abide with me…

The National Memorial to the Few found itself centre stage when a high-end clothing company used it as the backdrop for a short film focused on the life of an RAF pilot. Stanley Biggs Clothiers is a small British heritage clothing brand that draws heavily on RAF and wartime history in both its design and…

Our hard-working volunteers joined staff members, trustees and other supporters at the annual Christmas lunch to thank them for their hard work and commitment to the cause during 2025. President of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton GCB welcomed all those present to the event at the Dover Marina…

Local guides have a better idea of the attractions on offer at the Memorial following a tour of the site given by Memorial Manager Jules Gomez. Jules took a large party from the South East Tourist Guides Association around the clifftop home of the National Memorial to the Few, taking in our replica aircraft, Stuka…

Changes to admission arrangements at the Memorial in the new year will make it cheaper for all our visitors to enjoy the high-tech information and family fun on offer in The Scramble Experience. From 6 January, visitors will have to pay a small fee to enter our Wing visitor centre, but access to the audio-visual…

The Trust’s annual service of commemoration to mark Remembrance Day was again well attended, with volunteers and Trustees joined by visitors and by villagers from Capel-le-Ferne. The Trust always holds a service on 11 November, rather than the closest Sunday, in honour not just of the Few who served in the summer and early autumn…

The Trust will again be holding its annual Service of Remembrance at 11 am on Tuesday 11 November, remembering the sacrifices made by those lost in past conflicts. This is a short but poignant service, followed by wreath laying, and is usually well attended by volunteers, visitors and local people from Capel-le-Ferne and nearby. Please…

Our season of Sunday afternoon talks at The Wing ended on a high note when Air Commodore Rick Peacock-Edwards CBE AFC told the remarkable story of his father, Squadron Leader Spencer Ritchie Peacock-Edwards, one of ‘the Few’. The talk completed an impressive autumn series of top-quality speakers who entertained audiences with presentations on Battle of…

Adrian Phillips continued our autumn series of Sunday afternoon talks with a much-enjoyed presentation on “Winston’s Bandits: Churchill’s maverick friends, shaping the RAF in history and legend”. After entertaining the audience at The Wing with his insights into the country’s inspirational World War II leader, Adrian signed and sold copies of his book on the…

The incredible story of Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO DFC*, celebrated as one of the highest scoring Aces in the Battle of Britain, was told to a spellbound audience by his daughter, Dr Helen Doe, on Sunday (12 Oct). Dr Doe was at The Wing to give the second of this autumn’s series of Sunday…

Journalist Chris Lawson has put the Memorial centre stage in the impressive Travel with Spirit blog. His piece, entitled The Silence After the Roar, paints a vivid picture of the Memorial as a unique place of contemplation. He points out: “Visiting in the 85th anniversary year adds a poignant weight. Time has thinned the ranks…

The first of our autumn series of Sunday talks at The Wing proved a great success, with Geoff Piper, who served for 33 years in the RAF Volunteer Reserve (training branch) before retiring as a wing commander, presenting an illustrated talk on the amazing story of world war two Hurricane pilot Jim Hayter DFC* Squadron…

Volunteer Aces of Churchill’s Few Author: Martin Wade Publisher: Air World 2025 £25 ISBN: 9781036121693 I hesitate, though, to suggest that researchers should add Volunteer Aces of Churchill’s Few to their collections. The title is somewhat misleading as to the book’s scope but, more importantly, despite the claims made for the volume, there really isn’t a…

Tickets are selling fast for a unique event that will bring to life touching wartime correspondence between Brief Encounter star Celia Johnson and her husband Peter Fleming. Letters to the Moon, which is being staged by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust at the RAF Club in London’s Piccadilly, is a moving production that reveals the…

The Memorial welcomed three descendants of one of the greatest names in military aviation history at this year’s commemorative service to mark the 85th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day. The event, at the Battle of Britain Memorial here at Capel-le-Ferne, paid tribute to Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, one of the men who…

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has announced that is planning a commemorative flypast over the Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne this coming Friday, starting at 11am. The memorial flight had planned to mark Battle of Britain Day with a flypast on Monday (15 September), but the strong winds made it impossible. Instead it is planning to…

With the weather closing in and the clocks due to go back shortly, we’re delighted to have booked another speaker to add to our autumn line up of Sunday afternoon guests. On 5 October, retired physics teacher Geoff Piper, who served for 33 years in the RAF Volunteer Reserve (training branch), retiring as a wing…

We were delighted to welcome our great friends from Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club to the Memorial for the annual Bonnets & Wings Classic Car Show. This annual celebration of vintage vehicles was made even more special this year by the U3A Swing Band, which added to the day’s enjoyment by providing some fantastic…

A commemorative service on the 85th anniversary of one of the most significant days of the Battle of Britain will include a tribute to one of the men who masterminded the Royal Air Force’s victory in the 1940 conflict. The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust will welcome the great-nephew of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith…

On 7 September 1940, the Luftwaffe launched its first mass attack on London, and the course of the Battle of Britain changed. The pressure was taken off RAF airfields, allowing Fighter Command to regroup and leading some historians to suggest that “Black Saturday” was the day Germany lost the Battle. London, and particularly the East…

Historian Andy Saunders has found some interesting photographs that seem to show a wartime pillbox near to what is now the entrance to the Memorial’s home at Capel-le-Ferne. The photograph, which has a stamp on the reverse dating it to 23 October 1940, shows an unusual building that appears to have been disguised as a…

Modeller Dom Pound, who created the superbly detailed1/24 scale model of Wing Commander Geoffrey Page’s No 56 Squadron Hurricane unveiled at July’s Memorial Day, is continuing his ambitious project. Dom is creating more than 100 hyper-realistic models that will be given to 48 museums around the country in memory of more than 150 of ‘the…

Here’s some exciting news for anybody looking to brighten up those dull autumn Sunday afternoons – another series of free talks at The Wing! The Trust has become well-known for its autumn series of fascinating talks from speakers with links to the Battle of Britain, and this year is no exception. On Sunday 12 October,…

The Lost War Diaries of Roy Lane Author: Alan Dawson Publisher: Pen & Sword History, 2025, £25 ISBN: 9781036118280  Roy Lane had an eventful, distinguished and ultimately tragic career in the RAF. His was a family ripped to shreds by the war. One of Lane’s brothers also served in the RAF and died in a…

A lifetime of research, a labour of love and a million words later, author and historian Dilip Sarkar MBE has completed his eight-volume official history of the Battle of Britain.  Dilip, who is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the Royal Aeronautical Society, described his comprehensive study of the aerial conflict that…

The Trust has a new ambassador after Bernard the Bear flew in to say ‘hi’. Our new soft toy, complete with Irvin flying jacket, Mae West and googles, is ready for action and would make an ideal present for a youngster or collector – and remember, every purchase supports the Trust, which receives no public…

A moving service held at All Saints’ Church, Fawley, Hampshire on Saturday (16 August) commemorated the death, 85 years ago to the day, of the pilot thought to have been the youngest of ‘the Few’. Pilot Officer Martyn Aurel King (known to his family as Aurel) is the youngest pilot for whom the Battle of…

When it comes to shout outs, it doesn’t get much better than this – a no-holds-barred recommendation from two of the best known historians and broadcasters out there! Second world war enthusiasts and popular broadcasters James Holland and Al Murray created this superb video about the clifftop Memorial after visiting Capel-le-Ferne to record one of…

Touching wartime correspondence between Brief Encounter star Celia Johnson and her husband Peter Fleming features in the next exclusive event being staged by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust at the RAF Club in London’s Piccadilly. Letters to the Moon is a moving production that brings to life the relationship between the star of the…

Hard work by our staff and volunteers, along with the all the things that make a visit to the Memorial such a special occasion, have again helped us achieve a top visitor award. Visitor reviews have seen this clifftop tribute to the Few placed in the top 10% of listings worldwide, based on comments received…

Second world war enthusiasts and popular broadcasters James Holland and Al Murray visited the clifftop Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne to record one of their unique and much-loved podcasts.

Sunday afternoon in the sunshine went with a swing when a group of talented musicians entertained visitors to the Memorial.

A stunning, hyper-realistic model of the No 56 Squadron Hurricane in which Wing Commander Geoffrey Page was shot down 85 years ago this August was unveiled at this year’s Memorial Day.

A keen team from the Memorial set out to win new visitors when they journeyed to Margate to support a Battle of Britain 85th anniversary event.

A special event looks set to make this year’s Battle of Britain Day commemorations particularly memorable.

There’s a fantastic new attraction waiting to greet visitors to the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust’s Wing visitor centre.

Our Database of the Few page continues to feature incredible stories about the Few and about life in the 1940s as the Trust continues to collect unique material featuring those who fought the Battle of Britain.

Junior soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles were delighted to see the National Memorial to the Few on Tuesday (10 June) as the sight marked the end of a 13-kilometre ‘casualty extraction march’ along the coast.

There will soon be a new attraction for visitors to The Wing at the Capel-le-Ferne home of the Battle of Britain Memorial, but we’re keeping it under wraps for now.

One of the youngest history ‘buffs’ we have ever met visited the Memorial to collect his bronze award for visiting ten Wheels of Time locations en route to a record-breaking haul of badges.

A Kent business owner has played a vital part in helping ensure our replica aircraft don’t try to emulate their real counterparts by leaving the ground, however strong the winds blow.

Annual meetings can be pretty dull affairs, but not when they are held at a site as exciting as the Battle of Britain Memorial.

Studying the Battle of Britain is not a precise science. Author, historian, consulting editor of the Trust’s Database of the Few and former Trustee Geoff Simpson FRHistS has spent 40 years getting to grips with exactly how imprecise it can be.

This autumn’s exciting season of Sunday afternoon talks ended on a high note with a fascinating presentation by Air Marshal G.A. ‘Black’ Robertson CBE.

A high-ranking military delegation from New Zealand paid their respects during a visit to the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne.

There’s just a couple more days to sign up for a fantastic evening at The Wing in the presence of film and TV star Tyler Butterworth.

A group of Belgian visitors paid a moving tribute to some of their countryfolk during a visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne.

Our new replica Mk1 Spitfire has had a makeover to reflect more accurately the history of the aircraft on which it is based.

Would-be modellers of all ages tried their hand at kit building when the Trust ran another successful Airfix Make & Paint Day at the Capel-le-Ferne home of the Battle of Britain Memorial.

This impressive group paused for a photograph at the Memorial during a 25km march from Dover to Sir John Moore Barracks in Folkestone.

A business that already does a huge amount to support the Memorial has signed up as the latest silver sponsor of this clifftop tribute to ‘the Few’.

Here’s your chance to enjoy a fantastic evening at The Wing in the presence of film and TV star Tyler Butterworth.

Our latest free event aimed at providing a little extra for our friends, visitors and supporters saw aviation professional Geoff Connolly entertain an appreciative audience with his talk entitled 50 Plus Years of Flying.

Visitors will have a spring in their step later this summer when the Hythe/Shepway U3a Swing Band returns with their lively repertoire of well-known tunes.

After the ‘sellout’ Sunday afternoon curtain raiser that saw Dr Helen Doe FRHistS entertain a full house in The Wing’s Geoffrey Page Centre with her fascinating talk entitled Stanford Tuck – Hero of the Battle of Britain, last Sunday saw the audience enjoy a fascinating afternoon of film.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust was saddened to hear of the death on Monday 17 March, 2025, of Group Captain John Allman Hemingway DFC, thought to have been the last of the Few.

Come and get stuck in as the Trust presents another of its popular Make and Paint sessions at The Wing this spring.

The Memorial has been nominated by Muddy Stilettos in its search for the Best Family Experience in Kent in its 2025 awards.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, who died on 6 February 1975.

The Trust is delighted to welcome the Dover Marina Hotel & Spa as its newest corporate sponsor.

A fascinating pictorial insight into the second world war has been donated to the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust in memory of a former soldier.

A long-serving Trustee has been praised for his superb work and support over the past 15 years.

Trust President Sir Stephen Dalton looked back on a busy but successful year when he welcomed volunteers, trustees and staff to the annual Christmas ‘thank you’ lunch.

The long-standing Honorary Secretary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, Group Captain Patrick Tootal OBE, has announced that he is standing down from the position he has held for more than 25 years.

Children always enjoy the attractions of the Battle of Britain Memorial, particularly our replica Spitfire and Hurricane and the hands-on fun on offer in The Scramble Experience.

Sunshine greeted possibly the largest-ever gathering for a Remembrance Day service at the National Memorial to the Few on Monday 11 November.

The Trust’s autumn season of free Sunday afternoon film shows ended on a high note when John Willis, documentary film maker, author and long-time supporter of the Memorial, spoke to an enthusiastic audience about his latest book, Fighter Boy – The Many Lives of Geoffrey Page OBE, DSO, DFC and Bar.

More young history enthusiasts taking part in the Wheels of Time scheme, which encourages youngsters to visit history-focused sites across Kent, have chosen the Memorial as a prize-winning stop.

The RAF airman generally thought to be the ‘last of the Few’, Group Captain John Hemingway DFC, has paid a warm tribute to the Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has invited top historian and author Dilip Sarkar MBE to become an Honorary Vice-President of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust.

A fascinating double bill of documentary films by Kent’s own Peter Williams was the latest in this autumn’s series of free Sunday afternoon events at The Wing.

Philip Day’s fascinating film V for Vengeance, which tells the remarkable story of the background to Hitler’s V weapons programmes, was enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience in the Geoffrey Page Centre at The Wing in Capel-le-Ferne.

A captivated audience heard Darling Buds of May star Tyler Butterworth tell the fascinating story of the lives of his showbiz parents in the impressive surroundings of the RAF Club in London’s Piccadilly.

More details of the newest Royal Air Force airman to be added to the ranks of ‘the Few’ are being collated by historians following the recent announcement of his eligibility for the Battle of Britain clasp.

Our moving tribute to the men of the Royal Air Force who saved this country from invasion in 1940 has been brought up to date.

Young Thomas Monks is a real history enthusiast, and chose the Battle of Britain Memorial to mark his achievement in visiting 20 museums and heritage sites across Kent.

Our new replica Spitfire is safely installed at the Memorial alongside our other replica fighter, the Hawker Hurricane, thanks to the generous support of J&M Crane & Transport Ltd.

The support provided by our loyal band of volunteers is incredibly important to the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust. It is safe to say that without them, the charity simply would not be able to continue doing the work it does.

Darling Buds of May star Tyler Butterworth will be entertaining an audience in the splendid surroundings of London’s RAF Club when he tells the fascinating private story behind the very public lives of his parents.

Sunday 15 September saw the Trust once again commemorate the day on which the RAF inflicted heavy losses on the Luftwaffe and which is seen as the beginning of the end of Nazi invasion plans.

Trust chairman Richard Hunting CBE and Hon Secretary Gp Capt. Patrick Tootal OBE were among the guests when portraits of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park and Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding were unveiled at The RAF Club in Piccadilly.

Model maker and battle of Britain enthusiast Dom Pound is creating a hyper-realistic scale model of the Hurricane in which Pilot Officer Geoffrey Page was shot down in the summer of 1940.

Australian author and long-term Trust supporter Pete Roberts and his wife Di were hosted by Trustee Andy Simpson when they spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Memorial.

More than 130 classic cars provided a bonus attraction for visitors as the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club showed off their vehicles against the backdrop of the National Memorial to the Few.

A charity weekend to raise funds for the Trust and other RAF-themed causes is being held at Denton’s famous Jackdaw pub over the weekend of September 14 and 15.

Video creator Robert Sambles was given a VIP tour of the Memorial’s attractions when he visited the clifftop home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust at Capel-le-Ferne.

We’re making it twice as easy to enjoy everything that the Memorial has to offer from this summer onwards.

We’re really looking forward to having our new replica Mk1 Spitfire installed at the Memorial alongside our Mk1 Hurricane and alongside the dramatic stainless steel Stuka sculpture.

Author Peter Roberts, a friend of the Trust from ‘Down Under’, has published a new book which contains considerable coverage of the Memorial here at Capel-le-Ferne.

The first of the commemorative stones marking the contribution to the Allies success in the Battle of Britain by ‘the many’ have now been put in place at the Memorial.

Relatives of the Few gathered once again at the Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne to pay tribute to those who won the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Microlight pilot and Memorial fan Eddie McDowell has donated an amazing £1,120 to the Trust after a remarkable sponsored solo flight around the whole of Scotland.

Volume one of the new edition of The Battle of Britain Then and Now will have a pre-war airfield scene on the cover when it appears next year.

The Trust is doubly delighted to have worked closely with our friends at the nearby Kent Battle of Britain Museum to secure a new home for our damaged Spitfire replica.

Now a regular and much-loved attraction at the Memorial’s clifftop home, the Bonnets and Wings Classic Car Show will be returning this year on Sunday 1 September.

There were celebrations at The Wing when treasurer Sam Pilcher (second from right below) returned from this year’s VisitEngland award ceremony with a bronze certificate, marking the Memorial’s success as one of the top three visitor attractions in the country.

Visitors to the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne former enjoyed a floodlit evening at commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Fantastic news from the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, where the Memorial was last night named as one of the top visitor attractions in the whole of the country.

The Trust has launched a major appeal to ask the public to help replace the replica Spitfire damaged by Storm Ciaran in November 2023.

The 80th anniversary of D-Day, an event which was only possible because of the bravery and skill of the RAF aircrew who won the Battle of Britain, will be marked by the lighting of a clifftop beacon at the Memorial.

Guests from stage and screen enjoyed afternoon tea at the House of Lords when the Rt Hon the Lord Howard of Lympne CH KC hosted a Memorial Trust reception in the presence of our Patron, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent GCVO.

Trustees, staff and volunteers have expressed their sadness following the accident that claimed the life of Spitfire pilot Mark Long while performing with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Volunteers from a range of businesses came together to transform the Battle of Britain Memorial in a remarkable display of community involvement led by Vinci Facilities.

Members of the Royal Observer Corps Association, including two local members from the Royal Air Forces Association’s Wye branch, enjoyed fine weather when they visited the Memorial.

The Battle of Britain Hurricane pilot whose ambition to honour his fellow airmen was the inspiration for the National Memorial to the Few is the subject of a new book.

A stunning limited edition print being auctioned to help needy children in Uganda is currently on display in The Wing.

Relatives of two of the Few were welcomed to the Memorial site recently, with Trustee Andy Simpson showing them around the clifftop tribute.

There’s good news and bad from the clifftop memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, where an old friend is about to leave us temporarily.

Memories of the late Dame Vera Lynn were shared at a special fund-raising event held at The Wing on Tuesday (16 April).

Fantastic news! The Memorial has been selected as one of the top three visitor attractions in the whole of the country.

Memories of Dame Vera Lynn, whose life and music are the subject of a unique event at The Wing later this month, will also be centre stage at a London gala a few days later.

Youngsters always have a ‘wheely’ good time at the Memorial – and now we are hoping to welcome a lot more of them to Capel-le-Ferne.

Monday (1 April) will mark the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), which first engaged in combat during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Can you help us be in with a chance of winning a very useful £1,000?

The Trust’s drive to recognise the ground crew, firemen, WAAFS, Salvation Army members and others who played their part in the Battle of Britain is continuing to attract support.

This season’s free film series at The Wing on Sunday afternoons is set to continue with an exclusive chance to watch a documentary made for Yorkshire TV in 1985.

Generous donors have been contributing to the charity after a bank-inspired cash crisis at the Trust was highlighted on the national news.

The borough of Erewash, in Derbyshire, has unveiled a tribute to Squadron Leader Arthur Clowes, who won both the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) while serving in the Royal Air Force in the second world war.

Another group of would-be modellers discovered the excitement of plastic kit building at this year’s Airfix-backed Make and Paint session.

A tribute evening to the most famous songstress of the second world war has been planned to help raise funds for the Memorial.

Wing Commander Robert Stanford Tuck DSO, DFC**, AFC will be the subject of what promises to be a fascinating afternoon talk being given at Tenterden, Kent on Wednesday 28 February.

Flt Lt William Walker, whose poetry is featured in a book available from the shop at Capel-le-Ferne or online, is remembered with fondness by the Trustees, staff and volunteers at the Memorial.

The Trust’s ambitious Blade of Honour project is aimed at recognising ‘the `Many’, those who served in a support role either during the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October) or one month either side of it.

The life of John Swift Bell (Service Number 900510) A guest blog post by Mark Whitnall

A unique film created by Kent filmmaker Phillip Day is being screened at The Wing on the afternoon of Sunday 25 February.

Our fabulously fun Airfix Make and Paint Day is back! Join us on Sunday 18 February for another kit-building and painting session, with expert help on hand.

One very special supporter was recognised for her long-standing support of the Battle of Britain Memorial at the annual Christmas lunch for volunteers and staff yesterday (Dec 18).

Here are some more picture of our volunteers, staff and other friends enjoying Christmas lunch at the Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel and Spa.

Hard work, enthusiasm and the great welcome we give visitors to the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne was rewarded last night (12 December) when we struck gold!

Top historian, author and friend of the Memorial Dilip Sarkar MBE, FRHistS is well on the way to writing one million words as he completes the ultimate guide to the Battle of Britain, the 1940s aerial conflict which changed the course of World War Two.

The Trust’s Blades of Honour project is designed to allow people to pay their own special tribute to those who served in support of the Few in the Battle of Britain.

A full house enjoyed the first of what the Trust hopes will be a short series of Sunday afternoon films in The Wing at Capel-le-Ferne.

Sad news from the site, where storm Ciaran has left its mark on the exposed, clifftop home of the Battle of Britain Memorial.

The Trust was represented at a special tribute to the men of the Royal Air Force when Hon Secretary Patrick Tootal and Events Organiser Janet Tootal attended a commemorative event at the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial.

An exciting wartime tale of two fighter pilots who were killed over Kent’s hop gardens and orchards as they took on the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain is being screened in The Wing at Capel-le-Ferne this autumn.

The Trust is delighted that the Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne has been named as a finalist in this year’s Beautiful South tourism awards.

Not content with giving visitors to the Memorial something extra to enjoy when they brought their highly polished exhibits to Capel-le-Ferne in September, members of the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club were back this week to hand over a generous donation to the Trust.

Proud photographer William Horton is pictured with his prizes after being judged the winner of our photography competition following this August’s successful photography workshop at the site.

Stars of stage and screen will be joined by Royalty when the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust hosts a major fund-raising event at The Royal Air Force Club in Mayfair on Sunday 8 October.

The annual service of commemoration to mark Battle of Britain Day was once again well attended by trustees, volunteers and the people of Capel-le-Ferne on Friday 15 September.

Site manager Jules Gomez was on hand to present the winner and runner up with their trophies at the recent visit of the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club.

Battle of Britain Day, commemorated on 15 September each year, marks a decisive victory by the Royal Air Force which is now seen as having been a turning point in the Battle for air superiority over the UK.

The Trust has launched an ambitious project to commemorate ‘the Many’, the thousands of people who did not take to the sky in a fighter aircraft to see off the Luftwaffe but who nonetheless played their part in the decisive victory won by Fighter Command in 1940.

A late burst of fine summer weather and a huge turnout of beautifully preserved old vehicles made the annual visit of the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club another great success.

Our annual visit from old friends the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club takes place this weekend and is set to turn the Memorial into a petrol heads’ paradise yet again.

A Battle of Britain Memorial service is being held at All Saints Parish Church, Staplehurst, on 10 September at 10 am.

The ‘great and the good’ were invited to tour the Memorial in the hope that they will help spread the word about this remarkable tribute to the airmen who won the Battle of Britain.

Group Captain John Hemingway, thought to be the last of ‘the Few’, celebrates his 104th birthday today.

Wet weather failed to dampen the spirits at Sunday’s Memorial Day, held to honour the men who took part in the Battle of Britain in 1940.

The cafe with possibly the best view in Kent is firing on all cylinders following emergency repair work to the first floor balcony.

Research into the ambitious eight-part history of the Battle of Britain being written by renowned historian and author Dilip Sarkar MBE has been boosted by the appointment to the team of history graduate Sarah Halil.

From Rollers to rock and rollers, there was something for everyone at the Memorial on Sunday (11 June).

Mercedes owners were the latest group of car enthusiasts to visit the Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, enjoy a tour of the attractions and take in the coastal views.

Volume one of what is set to be a comprehensive guide to the Battle of Britain published in association with the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has now been released.

Classic Land Rovers returned to their traditional departure point at the Memorial early this morning at the start of a three-day road trip to Ypres.

A special visitor to the site at Capel-le-Ferne has paid tribute to the Memorial his famous father inspired.

We’ve been nominated once again for a Muddy Stilettos award – but we can only win it with your help.

Some of the unsung supporters who work tirelessly in the background to welcome visitors to the Memorial and make sure they get as much out of their visit as possible have been rewarded for their work.

Supporters, staff and volunteers raised an impressive £332 for Trust funds at an enjoyable quiz night at The Wing.

The spring 2023 series of Sunday talks closed with a talk on a slightly different aspect of the Battle of Britain given by Artur Bildziuk, chairman of the Polish Airmen’s Association, ably assisted by his wife Danuta.

A lifelong love affair with the graceful curves of the inimitable Spitfire was the subject of the latest talk in the Trust’s spring series organised by Trustee Andy Simpson.

Self-confessed Spitfire addict Jo Roger and colleague Peter Hall are next on the runway as the Trust continues its exciting season of Sunday afternoon talks.

The dramatic tale of a world record-breaking flight that was fraught with danger and filled with adventure entertained the audience at the third talk in the Memorial’s spring 2023 series.

Author and great friend of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust Dilip Sarkar MBE FRHistS has given would-be writers some sound advice to mark World Book Day (Thursday 2 February).

The ambitious project to create a comprehensive new reference work about the Battle of Britain is making great progress and now looks set to top a million words.

Air Marshal ‘Black’ Robertson, author of the Fighters in the Blood and A Spitfire Named Connie, continued the Trust’s exciting series of spring talks with a reflection on lesser-known aspects of the Battle of Britain.

This year’s spring Sunday talks opened with a highly informative and entertaining presentation by Ray Bushell, Operations Manager at Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, on a short history of RAF Biggin Hill, from its original concept as an airfield in 1917 until the end of hostilities in WW2.

Enthusiastic youngsters and equally keen grown-up helpers got stuck in when the Trust gave them the opportunity to try their hands at putting their first plastic aircraft kit together.

Businesses looking to raise their profile by supporting a well-respected charity are being invited to become a sponsor of the Battle of Britain Memorial.

Ray Bushell will be the first to leave the runway as this season’s spring series of Sunday afternoon talks at The Wing get underway.

Another fascinating line-up of speakers and topics is being put together for this year’s spring talks programme at The Wing.

We’re looking forward to welcoming a winning couple to the site in the new year after supporting Visit Kent’s Christmas Advent Calendar competition.

An exciting new fund-raising event supported by Folkestone artist Shane Record raised a magnificent £1,100 for the charity’s funds on Thursday evening (8 Dec).

Peter ‚Äì One of the Forgotten Few: The Life of Flying Officer Peter Carter Author: Brian Gates Publisher: Ramillies Design Press, 2021…

A fascinating new book about Free French pilot René Mouchotte by former BBC presenter and newsreader Jan Leeming and distinguished military author Dilip Sarkar was launched at The Wing on Sunday (27 November).

TV personality Jan Leeming will be explaining her search to uncover the true story of René Mouchotte, a French member of the Few, when she gives two presentations at The Wing this coming Sunday (27 November).

Just four days after the visit to the Memorial by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, a large audience gathered at The Wing to hear a talk by John Harris from the CWGC Foundation, a charity set up by the commission to engage with communities.

The Memorial hosted a very special visitor on Wednesday when His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent toured this clifftop tribute to the men who fought the Battle of Britain.

Art lovers are in for a treat when Folkestone’s own Shane Record visits the Memorial on Thursday 8 December for a live painting and auction event.

One of the largest crowds seen in recent years gathered around the National Memorial to the Few at 11am this morning, Friday 11 November, to pay their respects to those who have died in conflicts around the world.

We need supporters to help make it a Merry Christmas for the charity by supporting our bid to win £1,000 in the 12 Days of Giving draw being run as part of the Movement for Good 2022 awards.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust will again be organising its annual Service of Remembrance to honour the memories of those who have given their lives in the service of their country in past conflicts.

A near-capacity audience in The Wing heard author Stuart Outred explain how he investigated the circumstances around the capture and execution of Violette Szabo during the second world war.

Emily Lakeland showed off her skills as a photographer when she took part in our July children’s photo workshop at the Memorial.

A 72 year-old Folkestone man with a passion for aviation was remembered fondly by relatives who laid a special wreath at the Battle of Britain Memorial following his funeral.

Author and friend of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust Madeleine Duffield launched her new novel at a gathering in The Wing on Wednesday – and promptly donated the income from a busy evening of sales to the charity.

A River artist who used the Memorial as a backdrop for her RAF-inspired work with aluminium will be displaying her art in The Wing at Capel-le-Ferne at the end of this month.

Fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson gave a stunning talk to a delighted webinar audience hosted by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust on Sunday (9 Oct).

This year’s autumn Sunday talks opened with an extremely informative and entertaining presentation by the RAF Presentation Team about the modern Royal Air Force.

Visitors from overseas joined local people as the Trust once again marked Battle of Britain Day on 15 September with a short Service of Remembrance.

Tomorrow, Thursday 15 September, marks Battle of Britain Day, commemorating what was probably the turning point of the aerial conflict in the summer and early autumn of 1940.

As the National Memorial to the Few, the statue at the heart of the site regularly welcomes civic and military dignitaries from the many countries whose airmen made up the Royal Air Force in 1940.

Site manager Jules Gomez welcomed a video team from modelling kit company Airfix for a tour of the site and an introduction to the work of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust at Capel-le-Ferne.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and joins the nation in mourning the loss of The Commonwealth’s longest-serving and much-loved Monarch.

Late summer sunshine and a fantastic turnout of immaculately presented vehicles made the Battle of Britain Memorial the place to be on Sunday.

The Trust’s forward-looking commitment to honouring the memory of the Few has been praised by one of our new business sponsors.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust is delighted once again to be supporting Visit Kent’s annual bid to give local residents a taster of the many tourist attractions in our great county – for free.

Big names, exciting presentations and fascinating stories add up to a great season of talks at The Wing this autumn.

We’re thrilled to have been recognised with a Travellers’ Choice award by Tripadvisor, the online guide to great places to visit.

Visitors to the Memorial on Sunday (21 August) enjoyed the added bonus of seeing aircraft lining up ahead of their displays as part of the Folkestone Air Display.

A group of youngsters from 354 (Dover) Squadron RAF Air Cadets started and finished a day’s map reading practice at the Memorial.

A fund-raising, long-distance cyclist who broke his journey at the Battle of Britain Memorial confessed that it was the first time he had visited – and promised to return.

A group of keen young photographers learned plenty of tricks of the trade when they attended the Battle of Britain Memorial Trusts’s first photography workshop on Saturday (30 July).

The National Memorial to the Few and The Wing again provided a stunning backdrop for car enthusiasts who visited Capel-le-Ferne at the weekend.

The man who is thought to be the last surviving member of ‘the Few’ has celebrated his 103rd birthday in a nursing home in Foxrock, County Dublin.

We’re hoping to win £1,000 in a national scheme aimed at supporting worthwhile causes – and you can help!

An electrical contracting company that has supported the Memorial since ‘day one’ has become one of the Trust’s first official sponsors.

Author and Trust supporter Dilip Sarkar MBE has outlined his ambitious search for new material on the Battle of Britain in his latest blog on publisher Pen & Sword’s website.

Members of the Chatham Naval Officers’ Association (CNOA) were given a unique guided tour of the Memorial by two Trustees who are themselves both members of the association.

A thrilling flypast by the last remaining Spitfire to have flown in the Battle of Britain provided a fitting tribute to ‘the Few’ at this year’s annual Memorial Day commemorations at the clifftop home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust.

The Trust is proud to be working in partnership with renowned author and historian Dilip Sarkar MBE as he sets out to write a uniquely comprehensive reference work about the Battle of Britain.

Ben Bennions DFC: Battle of Britain Fighter Ace Author: Nick Thomas Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation, first published 2011, new format…

We recently welcomed back the Rolls Royce Enthusiast Club Southeast.for another visit to the clifftop Memorial to the Few.

With the summer here and the restrictions of the past two years now behind us, coach trip visitors are once again beginning to explore the Memorial.

A trumpet fanfare heralded the start of four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s 70-year reign as the villagers of Capel-le-Ferne gathered at the Battle of Britain Memorial.

Looking for somewhere special to take the children this half term? The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has the answer.

A long-serving friend of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust was thanked for his efforts over many years when he retired after 48 years of uniformed service.

Families from across Kent with thousands of followers on social media visited the Memorial on Saturday to fly the flag for the site and its attractions.

The Battle of Britain Memorial has been nominated in the Muddy Stilettos Awards, described as “the most coveted awards for small independent lifestyle businesses across the country”.

Former trustee, long-term friend of the Trust, author and acknowledged expert on the Battle of Britain Geoff Simpson will be presenting his fascinating talk on ‘the Few’ at an evening meeting hosted by the British Modern Military History Society at Woodcote near Reading in November.

Classic cars from across the generations were photographed in front of the the inspiring National Memorial to the Few and The Wing when the MG Car Club South East visited the site.

The Trust was pleased to welcome a number of high profile visitors to the site at Capel-le-Ferne over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Author and historian Nick Oram brought the Trust’s spring series of talk to a close with a facinating and well-attended presentation about Spitfire pilots.

A clifftop beacon at the Capel-le-Ferne home of the National Memorial to the Few will mark the start of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations on the evening of Thursday 2 June.

Artist Nicola Rose’s superb exhibition of atmospheric oil paintings will remain on display in the Geoffrey Page Centre at The Wing until Sunday 1 May.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust is delighted to wish Her Majesty The Queen many happy returns of the day on the occasion of her 96th birthday.

Author Nick Oram will bring this season’s super series of Sunday afternoon talks to a close when he shares some of the incredible true stories contained in his second book, Spitfire Pilots, Legends of the Air.

The Geoffrey Page centre in The Wing is being put to an exciting new use as home to an exhibition of dramatic paintings by renowned artist Nicola Rose.

The Trust has been advised of a unique opportunity for a post-graduate researcher to look at the contribution of personnel of colour within the Royal Air Force in Scotland during the two world wars.

There’s a treat in store for visitors to the Memorial on Sunday 3 April, when aviation historian Andy Saunders presents the next of our Sunday afternoon talks in The Wing.

The site hosted a special visitor when former soldier and charity walker Christian Lewis and his team stopped off on their route around the coast of the UK.

Our busy talks season continues with what promises to be a fascinating contribution from a different part of the aviation world.

Artist Nicola Rose will be staging an exhibition of her superb work at The Wing from 6 to 20 April.

A fascinating talk on the contribution made by Polish aircrew in the Battle of Britain was enjoyed by an appreciative audience in The Wing on Sunday afternoon.

A former Royal Air Force nurse who served during the Battle of Britain and died at the age of 100 has been remembered at the National Memorial to the Few.

A capacity crowd enjoyed a fascinating and inspiring presentation when former Red Arrow pilot Mike Ling delivered the latest of our Sunday afternoon talks in The Wing on 13 February.

We’ve got some good news for all our supporters and fund-raisers. After investigating a number of online donation platforms, we have decided to move from our existing supplier to a new platform called Raisely.

We are delighted to announce that our talk by former Red Arrow Mike Ling on Sunday 13 February is now sold out.

We are expecting a sell-out crowd for the second in our season of Sunday afternoon talks at The Wing when former Red Arrow Mike Ling MBE visits the Memorial on Sunday 13 February.

A River artist who uses circles of aluminium from drinks cans to make flexible art has impressed her tutor with photographs of the work taken at the Memorial.

We are getting into the Christmas spirit in a big way by stocking a number of locally sourced tipples in our shop at The Wing that will be just right for the festive season.

Local children enjoyed a great day out when they visited the clifftop home of the Memorial and sampled the hands-on fun on offer in The Scramble Experience.

French visitors involved in organising events that commemorate the bravery of resistance fighters and the men of the RAF who supported them were given a warm welcome to the Memorial.

World-class conductor Anthony Inglis swapped his baton for his laptop yesterday (Sunday 21 Nov) when he gave the first in-person presentation to an enthusiastic audience in The Geoffrey Page Centre in The Wing.

Tickets are selling fast for the visit of world-class conductor Anthony Inglis, who will begin our new season of talks at The Wing next weekend.

The Trust has launched a fantastic new exclusive experience – and is advertising it widely thanks to a partnership with the nationally renowned Virgin Experience Days.

The Trust was honoured to welcome The Duke of York’s Royal Military School to the site at the start of a unique pilgrimage within east Kent.

Standards dipped and a large group of people stood silently to attention as Last Post was sounded at the National Memorial to the Few on the clifftop here at Capel-le-Ferne this morning (11 November).

A unique lantern created to highlight “Light in the Darkest Hour” was brought to the Memorial on Sunday afternoon, the day which also marked the official end of the Battle of Britain 81 years ago.

Volunteer Steve Duffy has done a fantastic job of refurbishing these two benches at the Memorial site, helping the Trust keep its clifftop home in tip top condition for our visitors.

The Trust has said “farewell and thank you” to Squadron Leader Mark Discombe, who has reached the end of his term as Officer Commanding the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

World-class conductor Anthony Inglis will raise his baton to begin the first of the next season of talks at The Wing next month.

We threw open our doors to social media content creators on Saturday, helping to spread the word about the Memorial in general and our…

Looking for somewhere different to take the children this half term? We’ve got just the thing for you! The Trust is offering ‘buy one,…

TV great John Challis, perhaps most famous for his role as Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, was a great friend to the Battle of Britain…

The Trust said a huge thank you on Tuesday evening (14 Sept) to supporters who helped turn a potentially disastrous year into one that saw a number of exciting improvements at the site.

The Hawker Hurricane is an example of private enterprise producing a superior aircraft to those built to Air Ministry specification.