Many Commemorate the Few at RAF Museum london
Over 6,000 happy visitors flocked to the Royal Air Force Museum to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in a special weekend of activities and events.
The visitor numbers reached 6,330 over Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September as the Museum celebrated its Battle of Britain Anniversary Weekend. As well as the exciting aircraft exhibits, visitors enjoyed live action Scramble displays, living history tableaux, period re-enactors, vintage bus rides, ‘make your own Spitfire’ activities, special film shows, debates and talks, marching band performances, farm yard animals, a model show and more.
The highlight of the weekend was a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire which circuited above the Museum on Sunday afternoon. The display left the thousands of gathered visitors breathless and emotional.
Councillor Lisa Rutter, Deputy Mayor of Barnet was present on Sunday and after watching some outdoor displays, she enjoyed a tour of the Museum and also judged the best 1940’s child, fancy dress competition. Says Councillor Rutter:
“I believe the RAF Museum is a great asset in the Borough of Barnet and this is something which I believe should be maintained and treasured as it provides the stimulus for young people to understand the history of the Battle of Britain.”
Museum Director General Peter Dye:
“The Museum is committed to working for and within the local community and the Battle of Britain Weekend is our way of strengthening this relationship. We are proud to share the success of the weekend with all our visitors.”
The end of Summer theme weekends have taken their place as an eagerly anticipated annual event for the local community. Work has already begun on next year’s event which promises to be bigger and better.
The Battle of Britain Anniversary continues at the Museum with a special concert at 1439 on Saturday 18th September by the Hendon Chapter of the Salvation Army Band.