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THE BATTLE of BRITAIN
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'Youngest' of the Few honoured
A moving service held at All Saints’ Church, Fawley, Hampshire on Saturday (16 August) commemorated the death, 85 years ago to the day,...
Malcolm
2 days ago2 min read
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A unique evening
Touching wartime correspondence between Brief Encounter star Celia Johnson and her husband Peter Fleming features in the next exclusive...
Malcolm
Aug 112 min read
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Swinging into action
Sunday afternoon in the sunshine went with a swing when a group of talented musicians entertained visitors to the Memorial. Â The...
Malcolm
Jul 221 min read
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On the road
A keen team from the Memorial set out to win new visitors when they journeyed to Margate to support a Battle of Britain 85 th ...
Malcolm
Jul 211 min read
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September treat in store
A special event looks set to make this year’s Battle of Britain Day commemorations particularly memorable. On Sunday 14 September, ...
Malcolm
Jul 162 min read
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Making the most of an AGM
Annual meetings can be pretty dull affairs, but not when they are held at a site as exciting as the Battle of Britain Memorial. The East...
Malcolm
May 221 min read
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Season ends on high note
This autumn’s exciting season of Sunday afternoon talks ended on a high note with a fascinating presentation by Air Marshal G.A. ‘Black’...
Malcolm
May 201 min read
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High-ranking visitors lay wreaths
A high-ranking military delegation from New Zealand paid their respects during a visit to the National Memorial to the Few at...
Malcolm
May 131 min read
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Last chance to sign up!
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....
Malcolm
May 12 min read
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Belgian tribute
A group of Belgian visitors paid a moving tribute to some of their countryfolk during a visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial at...
Malcolm
Apr 301 min read
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Making (and painting) their day
Would-be modellers of all ages tried their hand at kit building when the Trust ran another successful Airfix Make & Paint Day at the...
Malcolm
Apr 161 min read
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Unique chance to Carry On Helping
Here's your chance to enjoy a fantastic evening at The Wing in the presence of film and TV star Tyler Butterworth. The Darling Buds of...
Malcolm
Apr 71 min read
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Flying high for 50-plus years
Our latest free event aimed at providing a little extra for our friends, visitors and supporters saw aviation professional Geoff Connolly...
Malcolm
Mar 282 min read
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Musical treats in store
Visitors will have a spring in their step later this summer when the Hythe/Shepway U3a Swing Band returns with their lively repertoire...
Malcolm
Mar 261 min read
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Sunday sessions continue to entertain
A fter the 'sellout' Sunday afternoon curtain raiser that saw Dr Helen Doe FRHistS entertain a full house in The Wing's Geoffrey Page...
Malcolm
Mar 172 min read
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Crafty kids (and grown ups) wanted!
Come and get stuck in as the Trust presents another of its popular Make and Paint sessions at The Wing this spring. With the generous...
Malcolm
Mar 71 min read
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Celebrating a busy year
Trust President Sir Stephen Dalton looked back on a busy but successful year when he welcomed volunteers, trustees and staff to the...
Malcolm
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Remembrance Day Respect
Sunshine greeted possibly the largest-ever gathering for a Remembrance Day service at the National Memorial to the Few on Monday 11...
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Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Season ends on high note
The Trust's autumn season of free Sunday afternoon film shows ended on a high note when John Willis, documentary film maker, author and...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Double bill well received
A fascinating double bill of documentary films by Kent's own Peter Williams was the latest in this autumn's series of free Sunday...
Malcolm
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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