Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne
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| The Battle of Britain Memorial | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| For the RAF casualties of the Battle of Britain | |
| Unveiled | July 9 1993 |
| Location | near Capel-le-Ferne |
| Designed by | Harry Gray |
Not to be confused with the Battle of Britain Memorial, London.
The Battle of Britain Memorial is a monument to pilots killed in the Battle of Britain. It is sited on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, on the coast of Kent. It was initiated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, and opened by the Queen Mother on July 9 1993. It is formed of a large propellor shape, with the figure of a seated pilot sitting at the centre carved by Harry Gray. Also on the site are replicas of a Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire.
