Hi All, Whilst this is in the backyard of many of our members, I thought I'd submit some images of the London Battle of Britain Memorial for the others spread across the globe. I have included a close up of P/O (later S/L) Kenneth McGlashan's name as it appears on the memorial as well. View attachment 1548 View attachment 1549 View attachment 1550 View attachment 1551 Cheers Owen
What are your thoughts on it Owen? I love the names but am not overly taken by the sculpture. Must be better in person? A moving place for sure.
Hi Andy, The location of the London memorial is quite busy which can detract a little from the reflective aspect. I did however find the three-dimensional aspect both dramatic and effective. It definitely exuded a sense of urgency that could be associated with the 'darkest hour'. From an emotive standpoint, the memorial at Capel Le Ferne was probably one of the most poignant places I have ever been. A stone's throw from the white cliffs, it is quite a serene setting overlooking the Channel. It reinforces just how critical that narrow bridge of water was and one could almost picture the fighters cutting through the air over Kent once again. Central to the memorial is a statue of a youthful pilot looking out over the Channel. For anyone with an understanding of the significance of this period of history, it is bound to move you. I took a number of great photos the day I was there, but they are not at hand. These below are from the link; Capel-le-Ferne Memorial View attachment 1553 View attachment 1554 Cheers Owen
Wonderful, thanks, Owen. I had seen various images of the pilot sitting down but had not realised the entire memorial was shaped like a prop. Didn't know Geoffrey Page had been instrumental - his book is one of my all time favourites (haven't read it in years...looks like my system of waiting for a book to choose me to read next has worked again - LOL): Amazon.co.uk: shot down in flames
I like both Memorials. Unfortunately the last time I was in that part of London they were still building and so it was all enclosed (shows how long ago I was in that part of London ) What a lot of people fail to notice is the roundel on the floor made of paving in the three colours. Thanks Owen
two that were added to the list along time ago. Owen did you manage to get any photos of the bronze dog at Capel?
Hi All, Yes, I took a stack of photos and I'm sure they included both the wall and the dog. I don't have the disc with me at the moment, but will have a look when I next have it at hand. Cheers Owen
