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Malcolm
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Private - but so poignant
The unmistakeable sound of Merlin engines broke the silence above the Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne on Sunday (4 June), as a small group of...
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Malcolm
Jun 21, 20211 min read
Tribute to Czechoslovak aircrew
The site welcomed special guests recently when His Excellency Ambassador Róbert Ondrejcsák and Colonel Vladmir Stolárik, Defence Attaché...
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Malcolm
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Poppies support RBL's 100th
The Trust is proud to have supported the Royal British Legion by providing the 'canvas' for two seven-metre high poppy murals painted to...
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Malcolm
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Site closed on Sunday 4 July
The Trust regrets that the site will not be open to the public on Sunday 4 July but will instead be hosting a small, private event for a...
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Malcolm
Jun 10, 20211 min read
Quick action needed for £1,000
Here’s an easy way to help the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust benefit from an extra £1,000 – but you need to be quick! Specialist...
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Malcolm
May 24, 20211 min read
All lit up for evening visits
We shared some great pictures of the illuminated National Memorial to the Few back in December - and our work to transform the site after...
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Malcolm
May 13, 20211 min read
We really can't wait!
With The Wing and car park set to re-open to visitors next Wednesday (19 May), the team has been busy making sure the site is at its...
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Malcolm
May 11, 20211 min read
Make a weekend of it!
Visitors from outside the area who want to include the Memorial as part of a longer break can now take advantage of special rates the...
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Malcolm
May 5, 20212 min read
Ready to welcome you back!
The Trust is delighted to announce that if the route out of lockdown stays on track, we will be opening the Wing and car park from...
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Malcolm
May 5, 20211 min read
Free Will offer from the Trust
Have you made a Will? The impact on your loved ones of not setting your affairs in order before you die can be dramatic, leading to...
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Malcolm
Mar 26, 20212 min read
Fascinating talk explores spoils of war
As institutions around the world struggle with the question of whether or not to 'repatriate' treasures obtained from other countries...
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Steve Jetley
Mar 4, 20211 min read
Facebook giveaway winners enjoy prize day out
Facebook competition winner Jenny Collins and her friend Cilla enjoyed a unique tour of the Battle of Britain Memorial as the guest of...
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Steve Jetley
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Generous gesture saves big repair bill
The Trust feared thousands of pounds worth of damage had been done to the Spitfire and Hurricane replicas earlier this year when a storm...
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Malcolm
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Artist and Trust friend passes away
The Trust was saddened to hear of the death of renowned aviation artist and Trust supporter Gerald Coulson, who passed away on 6 February...
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Malcolm
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Fond farewell to founder Trustee
The last of the original Trustees of the Battle of Britain Memorial and a great supporter of the Trust has died at the age of 94. Vi,...
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Malcolm
Feb 9, 20211 min read
Farewell to a legend
A star of stage and screen who became a great friend of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has died at the age of 88. Actress Jean...
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Malcolm
Jan 28, 20211 min read
It never rains...
Sad news from the site following the storms that raged across Kent last week and damaged both our replicas on the way. Capel-le-Ferne is...
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Malcolm
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Lockdown's silver lining
Every cloud has a silver lining, and the lockdown restrictions have at least allowed the Trust to put a smile on the faces of some of our...
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Malcolm
Jan 5, 20212 min read
New year full of promise
A new series of webinars is set to kick off the new year in style for the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust. After a successful launch...
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