From the archives – Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering died in March 2016 aged 95
First published Hawkinge Gazette 26 March 2016 – Kent-based Battle of Britain Memorial Trust pays tribute to Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering who has died aged 95 The Kent-based Battle of…
Hawkinge Museum boss helps Capel-le-Ferne Memorial save a packet after winter storms
Replica Battle of Britain fighters damaged by winter storms have been repaired free of charge, thanks to generous support from a local business and a conversation many years ago between…
Call for permanent recognition of Dame Vera Lynn in Dover
The MP for Dover and Deal has called for a permanent recognition in Dover of the World War Two Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn in a speech to the House…
Kent Smock Mill preserved for another generation
West Kingsdown Windmill is one of eight historic windmills in the care of Kent County Council. It is an octagonal ‘smock’ mill, the most popular design of windmill to be…
MP pleased to see Folkestone and Hythe on track to meet 15 February vaccination target
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 February 2021. This week I met with the Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi, along…
Folkestone builders’ merchant drops in to rescue storm-damaged Spitfire
Generous support from a local builders’ merchant has allowed the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust to get its storm-damaged Spitfire replica temporarily flying straight and level. The replica fighter, which…
Unique insight into Battle of Britain heroes at Capel-le-Ferne
Top aviation author Dilip Sarkar, pictured above, entertained a large online audience with fascinating tales of the Few when he delivered the first of a series of online talks organised…
Railway restoration group near Folkestone needs volunteers to help restore rare ‘double deck’ electric train
Hawkinge Gazette feature with thanks to Ray Duff for his valuable support and photographs A small group of railway enthusiasts in Kent has begun a project to restore an extremely…