Memorial flight launch fundraiser
THE BATTLE of Britain Memorial Flight is to launch a week-long fundraiser in honour of lost aircrew.
The charity will hold a series of events in support of the Bomber Command Memorial Appeal, which aims to raise 2 million for a monument in remembrance of the 55,573 Bomber Command personnel who lost their lives in the Second World War.
The events run from June 29 to July 3 and include:
Art Exhibition – the BBMF will host the first-ever showing of David Shepherd's collection of paintings at RAF Coningsby, from June 29 – July 3. Tickets cost 10 (8 for OAPs and children under 16). Tickets can only be purchased in advanced.
National raffle – David Shepherd has donated an exclusive oil painting of Elephants in front of Mount Kilimanjaro for raffle. Tickets will be on sale for 10 each, with the winning ticket drawn September 27.
Sale of Limited Edition Prints – Prints available of David Shepherd's F For Freddie – Did Not Return painting, available during the exhibition.
Banquet – Held at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa, on July 3, guests will join Officer Commanding BBMF, Sqn Ldr Al Pinner, VIP guests and Bomber Command Veterans. A champagne reception, a flypast by the Lancaster, and a swing band, are also included and the guest speaker will be David Shepherd. Tickets 100.
The events will launch on April 9. For more details, including how to book tickets call: 01526 347992.
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