The Battle of Britain Memorial, located in Capel-le-Ferne near Folkestone, UK, is a tribute to the heroes of World War II. Built in 1993, the monument honors the RAF and its allied air forces who fought during the Battle of Britain from 1940 to 1941. The site includes a memorial wall of names, a Spitfire and a Hurricane fighter plane, as well as a sculpture of a pilot. Visitors can take a guided tour, with an audio tour available in several languages, to learn more about the heroic Royal Air Force pilots. There are also free public events held on the site that re-tell the stories of courage and military aviation. The Battle of Britain Memorial is a lasting tribute to those who defended the vital Straits of Dover against the German Luftwaffe.
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