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Malcolm
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Can you help restore our Spitfire?
The Trust has launched a major appeal to ask the public to help replace the replica Spitfire damaged by Storm Ciaran in November 2023....
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Malcolm
May 30, 20241 min read
Lighting up the D-Day anniversary sky
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...
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Malcolm
May 29, 20241 min read
Stars come out at Royal reception
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...
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Malcolm
May 28, 20241 min read
Tributes paid to Spitfire crash pilot
Trustees, staff and volunteers have expressed their sadness following the accident that claimed the life of Spitfire pilot Mark Long...
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Malcolm
May 20, 20242 min read
Community work delivers amazing boost
Volunteers from a range of businesses came together to transform the Battle of Britain Memorial in a remarkable display of community...
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Malcolm
May 15, 20241 min read
Under observation
Members of the Royal Observer Corps Association, including two local members from the Royal Air Forces Association’s Wye branch, enjoyed...
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Malcolm
May 13, 20243 min read
Probing beneath the surface
Fighter Boy Author: John Willis Publisher: Mensch Publishing, 2024 ISBN: 978-1-912914-67-8 Hardback, 289 pages, illustrated, no index...
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Malcolm
May 8, 20242 min read
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...
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Malcolm
May 5, 20241 min read
Auction print on display
A stunning limited edition print being auctioned to help needy children in Uganda is currently on display in The Wing. Robert...
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Malcolm
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Welcoming relatives of the Few
Relatives of two of the Few were welcomed to the Memorial site recently, with Trustee Andy Simpson showing them around the clifftop...
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Malcolm
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Heading east for repairs
There's good news and bad from the clifftop memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, where an old friend is about to leave us temporarily. The bad...
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Malcolm
Apr 17, 20241 min read
Remembering the Forces Sweetheart
Memories of the late Dame Vera Lynn were shared at a special fund-raising event held at The Wing on Tuesday (16 April). An appreciative...
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Malcolm
Apr 15, 20241 min read
National award winners!
Fantastic news! The Memorial has been selected as one of the top three visitor attractions in the whole of the country. We were thrilled...
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Malcolm
Apr 3, 20242 min read
Food, music, fun and friendship
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...
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Malcolm
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Wheel I never...
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. The...
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Malcolm
Mar 26, 20241 min read
Help us win £1,000
Can you help us be in with a chance of winning a very useful £1,000? The Benefact Group is again offering cash donations to charities...
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Malcolm
Mar 26, 20241 min read
RCAF Reaches its Centenary
Monday (1 April) will mark the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), which first engaged in combat during the Battle of...
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Malcolm
Mar 4, 20241 min read
The Many behind the Few
The Trust's drive to recognise the ground crew, firemen, WAAFS, Salvation Army members and others who played their part in the Battle of...
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Malcolm
Feb 29, 20241 min read
Exclusive film opportunity
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...
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Malcolm
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Amazing response to cash crisis
Generous donors have been contributing to the charity after a bank-inspired cash crisis at the Trust was highlighted on the national...
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