The names of those connected to 'The Few' will be added to a memorial in Capel le Ferne.
The names of people who served as ground crew during one of the most epic battles of World War Two can now be included in a memorial.People whose contribution in military or civilian service helped the pilots will be carved onto granite stones.
The Christopher Foxley-Norris Wall, in Capel le Ferne, currently carries the names of about 3,000 airmen who flew between July and October 1940. Many of the ground crew during the Battle of Britain were based at former RAF sites at Manston, Biggin Hill and West Malling. Jules Gomez. site manager at the memorial, said the move to include the names of those who contributed from the bases or through the wider war effort would help recognise not only 'The Few' - the legendary pilots - but also 'The Many'."But also, there were the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary who moved planes from airfield to factory but were not allowed to fly in combat by order of 'The Ministry'.
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