London – 27 November 2019: London Biggin Hill Airport is preparing a unique public event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and The Hardest Day, illustrating these extraordinary events in UK history,
5k Runway Run or 15k Runway Cycle Circuit
Biggin Hill Airport and Biggin Runways
Saturday 23rd June 2018
Check-in from 0530
0630 Race start
Entrance ?20. Fee includes breakfast bap, tea/coffee and medal
Proceeds to charity (Chartwell Cancer Trust and Foal Farm)
Relive the Royal Air Force?s most daring operation of the Second World War, 75 years to the day, with a gala screening of the newly restored classic British film, The Dam Busters.
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Dan Snow?will host a commemorative evening paying tribute to Wing Commander Guy Gibson and his comrades of the legendary 617 Squadron. This event will culminate with a screening of?The?Dam Busters, directed by Michael Anderson and starring Sir Michael Redgrave and Richard Todd, on a huge 40ft screen in stunning 4K definition.
“One of the greatest British films of all time in one of Britain?s greatest venues. It?s going to be an unforgettable night of commemoration and nostalgia, ” said?Snow.
Guests will include family members of the Dam Busters crew, former members of 617 Squadron,?renowned historian Paul Beaver, plus a ?bouncing bomb? experiment and?music from the world?famous?Glenn Miller Orchestra.
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