Battle of Britain Monument, Bronze and granite war memorial at Victoria Embankment, England
The Battle of Britain Monument stretches 25 meters along Victoria Embankment, featuring bronze reliefs depicting scenes from the aerial combat of 1940.
Prince Charles unveiled this monument in September 2005, marking the 65th anniversary of the battle that defended British skies during World War II.
Bronze panels list the names of 2,936 pilots and aircrew members from fourteen different nations who participated in the defense of Britain.
The monument stands on a former steam train ventilation structure and remains accessible to visitors throughout the day and evening hours.
Sculptor Paul Day created detailed bronze friezes showing pilots, ground crews, and civilians, integrated into a walkway through the memorial structure.
Location: City of Westminster
Location: London
Inception: 2005
Creator: Paul Day
Height: 2 m
Width: 2,500 cm
Made from material: bronze, granite
Website: http://bbm.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.50294,-0.12343
Latest update: May 14, 2025 02:19
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