Battle Of Britain Service In Seymour Square

A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11.00 am on Sunday, 18 September to mark Battle of Britain Day.

The Battle of Britain is commemorated as the turning point of World War 2 when the pilots of the RAF staved off the Luftwaffe attack on southern England despite being heavily outnumbered.

Chief of Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Peter Stockwell and Marlborough RNZAF Association President Mary Barnes will attend the service.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman will give a short address and RNZAF Base Woodbourne will be represented by Wing Commander Peter King who will give the keynote address.