Scramble Unveiled

"Scramble", the magnificent centrepiece of the monument has seen the light of day.

A group of key supporters and the fundraising committee visited the foundry where all the bronzes are being cast. They saw not only Scramble, but also all the friezes in their entirety for the first time.

There is still a lot of finishing work to do before the final patination (colour) is applied. Despite this everyone was highly impressed.

Dame Vera Lynn, one of the key supporters since the earliest days of the project was moved to say; "I am delighted that this monument is coming together. Having now seen the pieces of the monument I know it will be a stunning tribute to not only the Few but also everyone else who was there during the Battle. I can see it attracting visitors from around the world."

The pictures show Scramble, Lord Tebbit (Chairman of the fundraising committee) and Dame Vera inspecting a casting and part of the media interest that accompanied the event.

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