Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain was recognized almost immediately as a significant event. Waged from July to October 1940, it pitted a small group of fighter pilots from around the world against a far larger Luftwaffe. Their victory gave hope to the people of Great Britain and to other freedom-loving nations... » More

Sunday, September 16, 2012
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Aviation and Rockcliffe Parkways
Ottawa, Ontario

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Before 2005, there was no monument anywhere in the world that captured all the names of “the few”. The Battle of Britain London Monument, unveiled by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall on Sept. 18, 2005 changed that. More than 24 metres long, about two metres high and two metres wide,... More