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Malcolm
Jan 62 min read
Historic books donated in memory of dad
A fascinating pictorial insight into the second world war has been donated to the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust in memory of a former...
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Malcolm
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Standing down after 15 years
A long-serving Trustee has been praised for his superb work and support over the past 15 years. Â Andy Simpson was first involved with...
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Malcolm
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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...
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Malcolm
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Stepping aside but staying on board!
The long-standing Honorary Secretary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, Group Captain Patrick Tootal OBE, has announced that he is...
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Malcolm
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Time to celebrate
Children always enjoy the attractions of the Battle of Britain Memorial, particularly our replica Spitfire and Hurricane and the hands-on...
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Malcolm
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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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Malcolm
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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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Malcolm
Nov 4, 20241 min read
"A fitting tribute" - John Hemingway
The RAF airman generally thought to be the 'last of the Few', Group Captain John Hemingway DFC, has paid a warm tribute to the Memorial...
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Malcolm
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Site proves popular with youngsters
More young history enthusiasts taking part in the Wheels of Time scheme, which encourages youngsters to visit history-focused sites...
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Malcolm
Oct 30, 20242 min read
New honour for author Dilip
The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has invited top historian and author Dilip Sarkar MBE to become an Honorary Vice-President of the...
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Malcolm
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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...
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Malcolm
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Film series continues
Philip Day's fascinating film V for Vengeance , which tells the remarkable story of the background to Hitler's V weapons programmes, was...
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Malcolm
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Carry on fundraising...
A captivated audience heard Darling Buds of May  star Tyler Butterworth tell the fascinating story of the lives of his showbiz parents in...
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Malcolm
Oct 15, 20241 min read
First photo of newest of the Few
More details of the newest Royal Air Force airman to be added to the ranks of 'the Few' are being collated by historians following the...
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Malcolm
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Tribute to the Few updated
Our moving tribute to the men of the Royal Air Force who saved this country from invasion in 1940 has been brought up to date. Â ...
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Malcolm
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Flying high!
Our new replica Spitfire is safely installed at the Memorial alongside our other replica fighter, the Hawker Hurricane, thanks to the...
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Malcolm
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Silver award for Thomas
Young Thomas Monks is a real history enthusiast, and chose the Battle of Britain Memorial to mark his achievement in visiting 20 museums...
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Malcolm
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Ten years' support recognised
The support provided by our loyal band of volunteers is incredibly important to the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust. It is safe to say...
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Malcolm
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Carry on... supporting the Trust!
Darling Buds of May  star Tyler Butterworth will be entertaining an audience in the splendid surroundings of London's RAF Club when he...
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Malcolm
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Epic history reaches halfway stage
Author Dilip Sarkar MBE, FRHistS, FRAeS visited the Memorial on Battle of Britain Day to help launch the book that marks the halfway...
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