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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
8 hours ago2 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
2 days ago1 min read
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Farewell, Group Captain John Hemingway DFC
The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust was saddened to hear of the death on Monday 17 March, 2025, of Group Captain John Allman Hemingway...
Malcolm
Mar 173 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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Help us prove we're the best!
The Memorial has been nominated by Muddy Stilettos in its search for the Best Family Experience in Kent in its 2025 awards. Â Muddy...
Malcolm
Mar 61 min read
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Generous support
A Kent business owner has played a vital part in helping ensure our replica aircraft don't try to emulate their real counterparts by...
Malcolm
Feb 171 min read
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The Defender of London
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, who died on 6 February 1975. New Zealand-born Park was...
Malcolm
Feb 51 min read
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Top hotel joins sponsors
The Trust is delighted to welcome the Dover Marina Hotel & Spa as its newest corporate sponsor. The hotel has recently been extended and...
Malcolm
Jan 301 min read
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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...
Malcolm
Jan 62 min read
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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...
Malcolm
Dec 18, 20242 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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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...
Malcolm
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Time to celebrate
Children always enjoy the attractions of the Battle of Britain Memorial, particularly our replica Spitfire and Hurricane and the hands-on...
Malcolm
Nov 14, 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...
Malcolm
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...
Malcolm
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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"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...
Malcolm
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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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...
Malcolm
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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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...
Malcolm
Oct 30, 20242 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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