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Battle of Britain Memorial

Battle of Britain Memorial 03

“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”

- Winston Churchill -

Drive-Time (Via Michelin):
     Embry to the Battle of Britain Memorial:
          Embry to Coquelles EuroTunnel:
               1hr 5 mins (60 miles incl motorways)
          EuroTunnel:
               Waiting-Time plus 35 mins for the train.
          Folkestone EuroTunnel to the BoB Memorial:
               9 mins (3 miles)
EuroTunnel Costs for 1-day Return: Circa £48 

Battle of Britain MemorialPhoto: Geoff McIntosh - July 2003

Situated in Capel-le-Ferne, atop the White Cliffs to the East of Folkestone, the Battle of Britain Memorial is a monument to aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain.

The memorial is free to visit and can be accessed on foot all day, every day, although the car park and visitor centre are only open from 10am to 5pm daily from March through to October and at weekends and Wednesdays throughout the rest of the year from 10am until 4pm.

Battle of Britain MemorialPhoto: Geoff McIntosh - July 2003
Amazingly, the sky behind was
full of at least seven contrails !

Battle of Britain Memorial 01Quiet Contemplation...

 

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