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Peter – One of the Forgotten Few: The Life of Flying Officer Peter Carter Author: Brian Gates Publisher: Ramillies Design Press, 2021...
THE BATTLE of BRITAIN
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Malcolm
- Nov 29
- 2 min
Free French hero's story is told
A fascinating new book about Free French pilot René Mouchotte by former BBC presenter and newsreader Jan Leeming and distinguished...
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Malcolm
- Nov 22
- 1 min
Revealed - the story of René Mouchotte
TV personality Jan Leeming will be explaining her search to uncover the true story of René Mouchotte, a French member of the Few, when...
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Malcolm
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Another fascinating talk
Just four days after the visit to the Memorial by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, President of the Commonwealth War Graves...
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Malcolm
- Nov 17
- 1 min
Honoured by Royal Visit
The Memorial hosted a very special visitor on Wednesday when His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent toured this clifftop tribute to the men...
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Malcolm
- Nov 14
- 2 min
Unique art event will raise funds
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...
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Malcolm
- Nov 11
- 1 min
Remembering the fallen
One of the largest crowds seen in recent years gathered around the National Memorial to the Few at 11am this morning, Friday 11 November,...
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Malcolm
- Nov 10
- 1 min
Don't forget to nominate us!
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...
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Malcolm
- Nov 8
- 1 min
Join us to pay your respects
The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust will again be organising its annual Service of Remembrance to honour the memories of those who have...
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Malcolm
- Nov 7
- 1 min
Shedding new light on history
A near-capacity audience in The Wing heard author Stuart Outred explain how he investigated the circumstances around the capture and...
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Malcolm
- Oct 31
- 1 min
Young snapper presented with prize
Emily Lakeland showed off her skills as a photographer when she took part in our July children’s photo workshop at the Memorial. When...
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Malcolm
- Oct 19
- 1 min
Spitfire wreath laid in memory
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...
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Malcolm
- Oct 13
- 1 min
Book launch supports Trust
Author and friend of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust Madeleine Duffield launched her new novel at a gathering in The Wing on...
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Malcolm
- Oct 11
- 2 min
RAF-inspired artwork to go on display
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...
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Malcolm
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Inspirational talk wows audience
Fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson gave a stunning talk to a delighted webinar audience hosted by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust on...
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becca8593
- Oct 3
- 2 min
RAF Presentation Team delivers fascinating talk
This year’s autumn Sunday talks opened with an extremely informative and entertaining presentation by the RAF Presentation Team about the...
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Malcolm
- Sep 15
- 1 min
Remembering the Few
Visitors from overseas joined local people as the Trust once again marked Battle of Britain Day on 15 September with a short Service of...
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Malcolm
- Sep 14
- 1 min
Join us to mark special day
Tomorrow, Thursday 15 September, marks Battle of Britain Day, commemorating what was probably the turning point of the aerial conflict in...
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Malcolm
- Sep 12
- 1 min
Tributes paid to Allied aircrew
As the National Memorial to the Few, the statue at the heart of the site regularly welcomes civic and military dignitaries from the many...
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Malcolm
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Sadness at the death of Her Majesty
The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and joins the nation in...
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