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Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:19 PM

Published 11/06/2009 by Ulitzer


UK Commemorates Battle of Britain Commander

- Unveiling of Statue of Sir Keith Park on Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London Today at 16:00hrs

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LONDON, November 4 /PRNewswire/ --

- Unveiling ceremony to commence with a Royal Air Force flypast of a Spitfire and a Typhoon aircraft - Speaking and unveiling...

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Statue of Battle of Britain commander unveiled
A statue of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, who led the RAF over London and the South East of England throughout the Battle of Britain in 1940, was unveiled in ... - [11/05/2009 - Ministry of Defence]
Sir Keith Park statue unveiled in Trafalgar Square - [11/05/2009 - Media Newswire]
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...said of Park: "If ever any one man won the Battle of Britain, he did. I don't believe it is recognised how much this one man, with his leadership, his calm judgement and his skill, did to save not only this country, but the world."
UK Commemorates Battle of Britain Commander [Ulitzer - 11/06/2009]
"It is an honour to be unveiling a statue of Sir Keith Park in Trafalgar Square today. Park was pivotal in organising the defence of our country and capital city during the Battle of Britain and was a key figure in ensuring the survival of our nation. A New Zealander, Park was one of many who came from Commonwealth nations and other countries to our aid at one of Britain's most bleak times in history. As we reflect on the recent anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War, and the story of Sir Keith Park, we should remember the sacrifices made on our behalf by our own forces and by citizens from the Commonwealth and other countries in our 'Finest Hour'."
UK Commemorates Battle of Britain Commander [Ulitzer - 11/06/2009]
"Sir Keith Park was a brave and exceptional fighter pilot, and outstanding senior officer, who never failed at any task he was given. He inspired all who worked with and for him, with his quiet gallantry, supreme personal inspiration, organisation and mental agility. He is a hero to the Royal Air Force, to this country, and to New Zealand, whose citizens have so often joined us in battle, from the World Wars through the Falklands to the present day."
UK Commemorates Battle of Britain Commander [Ulitzer - 11/06/2009]

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