Battle of Britain Monument
by Chris Thaxter
Title
Battle of Britain Monument
Artist
Chris Thaxter
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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A section of the Battle of Britain Monument which is a sculpture on the Victoria Embankment in London it commemorates the British military personnel who took part in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War.The monument is made from panelled granite and bronze. It spans twenty five metres long and features bronze plaques that list the names of the two thousand, nine hundred and thirty six airman and ground crew from the fourteen allied countries who took part in the battle. The centrepiece of the monument features a life sized sculpture of the airman scrambling for their aircraft during the battle. It is praised for its intricate detail, particularly on the faces of the airman.
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August 25th, 2014
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