Battle of Britain Memorial by Night

[Duxford_Eagles]

I visited the new Battle of Britain Memorial for the first time tonight. It took my breath away. I thought I'd share the experience for those who haven't yet visited.

Having spent a couple of hours photographing it I still felt as if I needed more time to fully appreciate it. I'll certainly be visiting again in the near future.

Rob

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[PPRuNe Pop]

Wow Rob. They are superb pics. I am taking my grandson up there shortly. I'd like to see what he makes of it and if he can feel what the BoB meant to people who experienced it.

[Background Noise]

Nice pictures - where exactly is the memorial. I know its near MOD/Whitehall somewhere.

[Duxford_Eagles]

It's near the MOD. If you paste the grid reference 530250,179750 into Streetmap.co.uk (http://www.streetmap.co.uk) and do a grid reference search it'll show you where the monument is. It's well worth a visit.

Rob

[BOAC]

I saw it on't Tele at the inauguration and thought how good it was but your pictures just make it even better. Thank you for them. I forget who designed it. Anyone know?

[BOAC]

All credit to Mr Day. Neat website too!

[Gainesy]

Its on the Thames Embankment. Truly great work, can't wait to go see it.