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Why is the Battle of Britain so worthy of celebration?

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…

Air Force Chiefs honour The Few at Battle of Britain Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2026: Under the same skies where ‘The Few’ flew, they were remembered

Eighty-six years since the Battle of Britain was won over southeast England, our annual memorial event held to remember ‘The Few’ took place under those same skies, with four Chief…

L to R; WO N Rudge, 501 Sqn, RAuxAF, Captain S Edwards, RM (Assistant Military Attache British Embassy), Air Specialist 1 Marcus Gatenby, Band of the RAF Regiment and Rev. J Stewart, RAF, Station Chaplin RAF Odiham.

Unknown no more

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…

Jerseyman Richard Hogg

Battle of Britain – far from a precise science

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

Pete Roberts and his wife Di

Return visit from Down Under

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…

New book on Memorial’s founder

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…

Borough pays tribute to one of its own

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…

Flt Lt William Walker reads his poem "Our Wall" at Capel-le-Ferne at Memorial Day 2010.

Remembering Flt Lt William Walker

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…

They stood with the Few

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…