"We do not want to be remembered as heroes, we only ask to be remembered for what we did....that's all"
"I regard it as a privilege to fight for all those things that make life worth living - freedom, honour and fair play"

Society Membership
we welcome these new members


[ October 2009 REPORT ]

We offer a very warm welcome to the following new members and we know that your decision to join the Society will not only provide you with plenty of enjoyment, but will also further your knowledge of that great air battle and the aircrew that took part and who we honour and whose memory we perpetuate.


Mr Graham Ash, Wiltshire, UK
Mrs Jennifer Dexter, Surrey, UK
Mr Leslie Jones, Essex, UK
Mrs Sheila Kent, British Columbia, Canada
Mr Matt Nixson, London, UK
Mr Simon Shackleford, Lancashire, UK
Mr Andrew Sprigg, Northampton, UK
Mr Mark Smith, Staffordshire, UK
Mr Keith Taylor, Essex, UK
Mrs Sharon Webb, Nottinghamshire, UK


On behalf of the Battle of Britain Historical Society, we would like to take this opportunity in welcoming the above listed new members that have just joined us. You all now have the opportunity in reaping all the benefits that our Society has to offer, plus if you can pen some contributions to our quarterly newsletter "Scramble" as many have done in the past and still do, you have the opportunity of purchasing any of our merchandise that is listed both in "Scramble" and on this website, or maybe partake in any of the programs that the Society conducts. Need to know more about the history of the Battle of Britain, then why not read the full story on our website at:

or join in any of the discussions on our Society Discussion Forum at:

Above all, your membership adds to the strength of the Society....your Society where we can continue in upholding the memory of those Battle of Britain pilots and the cause that they fought for. Be proud to belong....because we are proud to have you.

Cover of the Society magazine
The cover of the Society magazine issued to all members.

 

One of the early
Front page of one of the early "Scramble" newsletters, in A4 and stapled in one corner


THE QUOTES ON OUR BANNER

"We do not want to be remembered as heroes, we only ask to be remembered for what we did....that's all"
W/C Robert "Bob" Doe British 234 & 238 Squadrons Fighter Command

"I regard it as a privilege to fight for all those things that make life worth living - freedom, honour and fair play"
Pilot Officer William "Bill" Millington Australian 79 & 249 Squadrons Fighter Command

PERPETUATING THE MEMORY
© The Battle of Britain Historical Society 2006