As with any organization
such as The Battle of Britain Historical Society one of the greatest benefits
one can get is satisfaction. The Society is a world wide organization so
it would be very hard for members to meet for functions or outings, with
the exception of those members who are lucky enough to reside in Great
Britain, although there are branches in other countries, and it is through
this website that members can find others who have the same interest in
the Battle of Britain and who live in any country or part of the world.
When we mention 'satisfaction',
we mean that all yearly and life member subscriptions go into general revenue
and assist the Society in providing the plaques that are mentioned elsewhere
on this web site to schools where ex Battle of Britain pilots went. They
also provide the materials needed to refurbish and the upkeep of those
graves that have been neglected by family members or those that have not
had any family members to attend to them. The Society aims to assist the
families of those that gave their lives in the battle, and it is only through
the subscriptions and contributions of membership and with the aid of our
sponsors that we are able to achieve our aims.
When you become a member
of the Society, you have the chance to make and meet new friends, friends
that with whom you share a mutual interest, it gives you the chance to
attend special parties and functions, and you have the opportunity in corresponding
with our veterans of the Battle of Britain. You will receive the monthly newsletter of the Society, "Scramble" which will keep you informed of all current local news and happenings regarding the Battle of Britain and we offer the new full colour magazine that was published for the first time at the beginning
of the year 2000 THE
BATTLE OF BRITAIN REMEMBERED and soon we hope to have the fifth issue out shortly.
The strength of any
organization is in its membership, and to maintain the aims of the Society
and to fulfill our obligations to those that served, we are asking you,
become a member of this worthwhile Society, help us to achieve our commitment.
To keep installing remembrance plaques in the schools where those aircrew
received their education, remembering that each plaque installed will keep
the memory of these men alive to children attending these schools. To maintain
and keep in a respectable condition those graves of our fallen comrades
in churchyards all over Great Britain, many of them thousands of miles
away from their native homeland. To find as many graves as we can that
have fallen into disrepair or have been damaged in any way and rebuild
them and give them the respect that they deserve. To be able to assist
the families of those that gave their lives in the Battle of Britain that
have fallen on hardship and to be able to give them whatever assistance
that we can.
Your membership subscription
will greatly assist the Society in achieving these aims, and you will receive
that satisfaction that in some small way, you helped an airman far away.
Many of our members have offered to adopt an airman's grave, so if you
feel that you can make a commitment to do this, you will be greatly assisting
the Society. When you do this, the Society will furnish all the details
of that airman to you, who he was, where he came from, his record of service,
in fact all there is to know about the airman that you have taken into
your care.
By becoming a member of the Battle of Britain Historical Society you are playing your part in helping to remember them. We hope that you have the heart to help preserve the memory of "The Few".
If you would like to apply for membership to the Society, you may do so online. Simply click on on the link below to access the Online Membership Form
P/O C.F.Currant DSO, DFC & Bar
F/L T.F.D.Morgan DSO, DFC & Bar
F/Lt P.C.Hughes DFC
Sgt M.Wedzik KW & 3 Bars, DFC