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Old 4th Jan 2015, 07:49
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Bismark
 
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Is the RAF community becoming obsessed with memorials as the Service approaches its 100th birthday. Why suddenly the obsession with Bomber Command memorials? I understand the need to remember and the statue in Green Park is wonderful ( but did the overall memorial need to be so big?).

The chapel at Biggin should be run as a charity, not publicly funded. Perhaps if all those signing the petition donate £10 per month the costs could be covered easily. Don't forget there is a BoB chapel at Westminster Abbey where an annual service is held. You also have St Clement Danes as the RAF Memorial Church, do the other Services have such exclusive churches etc?

Look outwards not in towards yourselves. There is a risk of becoming self-obsessed.
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