Battle of Britain Memorial - Remembering the Few

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Our experiences include:

⚫ Personal guided tour, cream tea and Scramble Experience package for two - £60
⚫Prosecco cream tea, personal guided tour and Scramble Experience package for two - £72
⚫Family personal guided tour, cream tea and Scramble Experience for four - £80.

Your special day begins with a warm welcome from our team at the Battle of Britain Memorial, where you'll embark on a 40-minute personal guided tour with exclusive access and insider information from our site tour guide.

You'll also experience our high-tech interactive Scramble Experience, with an exclusive film at its heart. Finish the experience with a delicious cream tea, served with stunning views in our Cockpit Café ✈️

Whether you're treating your partner, friend, sibling, grandparent or children, it's a day you'll never forget.

https://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/experiences

Are you looking for an activity for the last few days of the October half-term? Head over to the Battle of Britain Memorial for a unique experience.

✈️ Get behind the cockpit of a mock-up Hurricane and dress up like an airman in The Scramble Experience (one FREE return visit to The Scramble Experience within 7 days)
🗺️ Test your knowledge and take our free self-guided Junior Aviator Trail
🌊 Take in the best views in Kent and enjoy some delicious food at the Cockpit Café
✈️ Visit our aircraft - the Hurricane replica and Stuka sculpture
🛒 Explore our gift shop and purchase Airfix kits, Battle of Britain books and more

Open every day between 10am and 4pm.

Join us for our annual Remembrance Day service on Monday 11 November ✈️

The short service of commemoration and wreath laying will begin promptly at 11am, so please arrive ten minutes or so before. After paying tribute, take a peaceful stroll around the Memorial and reflect on the sacrifices made.

And, why not treat yourself to a cup of coffee and a slice of cake at the Cockpit Café afterwards ☕? Parking is £2 for two hours, and there's no cost to visit the Memorial itself. Can’t attend the service but still want to support the Memorial?

You can donate to our 30th-anniversary fundraising campaign: https://battle-of-britain-memorial-trust.raisely.com

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has invited top historian and author Dilip Sarkar MBE to become an Honorary Vice-President of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust.

The invitation – the first of its kind - marks Dilip’s outstanding achievement in creating an official history of the Battle in association with the Trust.

Pen and Sword Books

https://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/post/new-honour-for-author-dilip

October 31 - The Battle of Britain ended 84 years ago today. We are proud to commemorate the sacrifice made by all those who defended our skies in 1940. The Memorial is dedicated to the heroic and selfless deeds of the men who won the Battle of Britain. As a charity, the Trust depends on donations, shop and café sales and Scramble Experience visits for its existence. Please give generously when visiting this tribute to the Few – it costs £240,000 a year to keep it doing the great job it does.

We have an online donation page that makes it easy for supporters to contribute to the Memorial - donate here: https://battle-of-britain-memorial-trust.raisely.com

A fascinating double bill of documentary films by Kent's own Peter Williams was the latest in this autumn's series of free Sunday afternoon events at The Wing.

The audience enjoyed two impressive works by the award-winning filmmaker, with 'They Fought the Few' followed after a short interval by 'Martha Gellhorn: On the Record', both of which made for fascinating viewing.

There are limited seats available for this event, which begins at 2pm, so please book in advance by calling 01303 249292 or emailing [email protected].

https://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/post/double-bill-well-received

This week's update on Dom Pound's replica project ✈️

"The Memorial build is progressing with the cockpit side frames now airbrushed and completed. The engine is now 95% built and the firewall has had minor details added and holes drilled for more cable attachments later."

Looking for a thrilling family day out this half-term? The Memorial offers stunning views of the French coast and a place to reflect. Explore our Hurricane replica and don't miss our full-scale stainless-steel sculpture of a German Stuka dive-bomber ✈️

For younger ones, our free Junior Aviator Trail is a must-do. Grab your sheet at reception, test your knowledge and claim your prize at the Cockpit Café 🗺️

Need a bite to eat? Our Cockpit Café offers a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, cream teas, paninis and cakes. Check out the sample menu for a taste of what awaits you in our 'Menu' highlight 🍽️

Children will love the indoor Scramble Experience, our value-packed paid attraction, where they can shoot down enemy aircraft from a mock-up Hurricane cockpit or dress up as a pilot. It's hands-on fun for everyone 🧑‍✈️( And make use of our offer - one FREE return visit to The Scramble Experience within 7 days)

Affordable coffees start at £2 and parking starts at £2, rising to £6 all day. Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun.

Open every day between 10am and 4pm.

Join us for our annual short Remembrance Day service of commemoration and wreath laying on Monday 11 November.

The short service begins at 11am - please arrive ten minutes or so before that. Visitors are encouraged to attend ✈️

After paying tribute, take a peaceful stroll around the Memorial. Then, stop by the Cockpit Café for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake ☕

Parking starts at £2 for two hours, and there's no cost to visit the Memorial.
Can’t attend the service but still want to support the Memorial? You can donate to our 30th-anniversary fundraising campaign: https://battle-of-britain-memorial-trust.raisely.com

Check out the latest video from renowned historian and author, Dilip Sarkar MBE, FRHistS FRAeS, Episode 13 - The Defiant's Air Crew and Personalities.
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In this final pod in the series, Andy Long shares with us stories of Defiant Air Crew and some outstanding personalities.

Episode 13 - The Defiant’s Air Crew and Personalities In this final pod in the series, Andy Long shares with us stories of Defiant aircrew and some outstanding personalities…

Are you starting your Christmas shopping early for an aviation enthusiast? Browse our carefully curated online shop and give back to the Memorial Trust, a charity dedicated to telling the story of the Few. Every purchase you make helps us continue our important work ❤️

We offer a vast selection of thoughtful and unique items from books and souvenirs to in-person experiences and accessories. There's a perfect gift waiting to be discovered for your friends and family this festive season.

https://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/all-products?mc_cid=ccde5f137a&mc_eid=UNIQID 🔗

This week's update from Dom Pound's replica project:

"The Hurricane of FO Percival Burton 249 Sqdn and the Spitfire of FO Peter Pease 603 Sqdn are progressing well. Both have had control cables and gun button cables added and cockpit areas are now complete. The Hurricane is ready for airbrushing and the Spitfire should follow suit soon after. Anyone with any questions or details regarding the project, please contact me directly on Facebook."

Join us at 2pm on Sunday 3 November when John Willis, documentary film maker, author and long-time supporter of the Memorial, will talk about, and sign copies of, his latest book, ‘Fighter Boy – The Many Lives of Geoffrey Page OBE, DSO, DFC and Bar’. It was Geoffrey Page, shot down and badly burned during the Battle of Britain, who later persuaded a group of people – the embryonic Battle of Britain Memorial Trust – to commission the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne in honour of his fellow airmen.

The airman statue remains at the heart of the Memorial to this day, while the replica Hurricane at the site is painted in the colours of the aircraft in which Page, then a Pilot Officer, was shot down. He was treated for his burns by the legendary pioneering surgeon Archie McIndoe, making him one of his legendary ‘guinea pigs’.

There are limited seats available for this event, so you must book in advance by calling 01303 249292 or emailing [email protected]

Entry is free, although donations are welcomed. Nominal parking charges apply.

A captivated audience heard Darling Buds of May star Tyler Butterworth tell the fascinating story of the lives of his showbiz parents in the impressive surroundings of the RAF Club in London's Piccadilly.

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 the impressive surroundings of the RAF Club in London's Piccadilly.The son of Carry on… star Peter Butterworth and perhaps the country's best-known female impres...

This week's update of Dom Pound's replica project, specifically for the Memorial:

"Second week of officially working on the Memorial Hurricane which will be as announced in the markings of Geoffrey Page. So far the two side frames of the cockpit have been detailed and are in the process of being airbrushed, and weathered whilst the engine base build is done, with wiring, cables and pipework being added but that is ongoing."

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Treat someone special to an experience like no other and make their Christmas morning🎄

Our experience packages include a cream tea in the Cockpit Café, a personal guided tour of the Memorial's attractions and a visit to the unique Scramble Experience. https://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/shop

October half term begins this Friday! How are you spending your free time? There’s plenty to see and do at the Memorial, so if you're looking for somewhere new to explore with your family, come and visit us.

✈️ Admire our Stuka sculpture and replica Hurricane

🍽️ Get a bite to eat or a drink at our Cockpit Café.

🌊 Take a walk around the Memorial grounds to take in epic views across the Channel to France

🗺️ Take part in our free Junior Aviator Trail and win a prize

🧑‍✈️ Stop by The Scramble Experience to shoot down enemy aircraft from the cockpit of a mock-up Hurricane or dress up as a pilot

Open every day between 10am and 4pm.

This week's update from Dom Pound's replica build project is a milestone for the Memorial because he has made a start on the Geoffrey Page Hurricane replica.

Dom Pound's update: "Month 6 has begun well with three builds completed, now 8/18 builds with three in progress. The first week has also seen previous builds have their camouflage topped up, added oil weathering and two corrections carried out. The most satisfying updates have been to the 615 sqdn Hurricane and the completion of Eric Locks Spitfire for Bentley Priory." ✈️

Have you taken advantage of our exciting offer: one FREE return visit to The Scramble Experience within seven days ✈️

Make the most of the half term next week by visiting us for a second time and enjoying The Scramble Experience again. You'll also have time to experience any of the sights you missed on your first visit. Little ones can have another chance to step into the cockpit of a mock-up Hurricane and become an airman of the past. Don't forget to visit our aircraft replicas, enjoy a cream tea in the Cockpit Cafe and admire stunning sea views. 🌊⁠

You can buy tickets for The Scramble Experience on arrival or in advance online: https://tinyurl.com/5xhpn5ct⁠
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*Don’t forget to keep your receipt for this promotion. Please also note that each ticket is valid for the same admission category as the original.*

Check out the latest video from renowned historian and author, Dilip Sarkar MBE, FRHistS FRAeS, The Missing Few : Episode 11.
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In episode 11, Dilip and Group Captain Clive Montellier OBE, Head of the MOD Joint Casualty Clearing & Compassionate Centre discuss the specific and emotive case of Hurricane pilot Flight Sergeant Eric Williams - believed to be still buried at his crash site in Gravesend.

The Missing Few : Episode 11 In Episode 9, Dilip considered how many more of the ‘Missing Few’ may still be out there – including Flight Sergeant Eric Williams, who has been the subject ...

Enjoy our free self-guided audio tours at the Battle of Britain Memorial 🎧

Uncover captivating stories as you navigate through the Memorial grounds on our interactive hour-long audio tour. Short on time? Opt for our 15 or 35-minute tours instead.

Audio tours are available in English, German, Dutch, French, Czech, Polish or Slovakian.

Feel free to bring your own headphones, or you can purchase some at the Memorial. If you don’t have headphones, please keep your device close to your ear, as you would during a call, and lower the volume to respect others around you 🎧️⁠
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Audio tour instructions: https://form.jotform.com/bbmtbladeproject/audio-tour-instructions

On 3 October, Cleverly & Spencer Monumental Masons made the amendments and additions to the CF- N Wall. They engraved 54 incised letters to match the existing inscription on the wall, including 6 new additional names, such as Sir Keith Park and the latest known as one of “The Few”, R. Thomson. They also had to fill and paint 21 letters which were engraved incorrectly back in 2005 when the wall was unveiled. ✈️

Enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious cream tea at the Cockpit Café this October half term and soak up the gorgeous views of the Channel ✈️

We offer everything including toasties, cakes and a range of ice cream on our menu. We are open every day from 10am to 4pm, offering you and the family a perfect place to unwind and recharge.

Entry to the Memorial and the Cockpit Café is free, ensuring you can enjoy our fantastic amenities easily. However, please note that parking charges do apply, with options, including £2 for two hours and all-day parking for £6.

Travelling by bus? No problem! The 102 bus stops right outside of the Memorial four times every hour, making it easy for you to reach us (accessible from both Dover and Folkestone) 🚎

Model maker and Battle of Britain enthusiast Dom Pound is meticulously crafting a hyper-realistic scale model of the Hurricane in which Pilot Officer Geoffrey Page was shot down, specifically for the Memorial ✈️

Here’s an update from Dom on the project so far 💬: "October will see several models receive further finishing touches. There have been some questions over the 'green' and the lighter colour is due to weathering with water, therefore I decided to finish a batch build and then use oils to bring the darker tone back, but leaving a more weathered finish as per aircraft in the Battle of Britain! The memorial's model will be started and progress will be included in the next update along with a build for Hornchurch Heritage Museum and Kent Battle of Britain Museum."

Stay tuned for more updates on Dom's project!

Join us in honouring the often-overlooked heroes of the Battle of Britain with the Blade of Honour project ✈️

Whether they were military personnel or civilians, you can pay tribute to those who played important supporting roles during the Battle of Britain, a pivotal event that occurred from 10 July to 31 October 1940, and one month before and after.

Tiles commemorating the names of these brave individuals will line the propeller blades that radiate from the National Memorial to the Few at the Memorial.

Secure your tile for £490 (incl. VAT) and express your interest for just £5, which will be refunded in full if the nomination is deemed ineligible.

To register your interest, click on the following link 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/msxfmhse