Battle of Britain Memorial
KENT - Folkestone · England
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Opened in March, 2015, this eye-catching building was designed by Folkstone architectural practice Godden Allen Lawn in the shape of a Spitfire wing, complete with its famous uplift. The Wing visitor center houses The Scramble Experience, an exciting, hands-on attraction that uses audio-visual effects, a video wall and other special techniques to show something of what the Few experienced in the summer and early autumn of 1940. As well as the visitor experience, the Wing includes a classroom area that is used to help fulfil the Trust’s mission to educate youngsters, in particular, about the heroism and sacrifice of those who took to the skies above the White Cliffs of Dover in the Battle of Britain. A first floor ‘cockpit’ area with an open balcony offers superb views across the Channel to France, from where the Luftwaffe would have appeared in 1940. It is home to the Cockpit Café, which sells a range of sandwiches, snacks, ice creams, cakes and hot and cold drinks, including alcoholic beverages. The Wing is also home to a well-stocked souvenir shop.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 365 days a year. March 1st to the end September 10.00 (10:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm), October 1st to the end February 10.00 (10:00 am) to 16.00 (4:00 pm).
There is a small charge for parking.
Machine 1 is inside by the rear exit. Cost to press: £1.50 each design. Payment by contactless chip credit card (Tap to Pay) or smart phone only. Penny (copper blank) supplied from an internal hopper. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Battle Of Britain Memorial':
1. (H) Hawker Hurricane Mk 1.
2. (H) Supermarine Spitfire Mk1.
3. (H) Battle of Britain Memorial logo.
4. (H) Silhouette of a Bomber and two escort fighters.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 51° 5' 56" N Longitude: 1° 12' 20" E
Google Maps coordinates: 36X4+J6 Folkstone, United Kingdom
April 19, 2023. Penny machine rolling well centered excellent images. Make sure that the copper blank has dropped before spinning the wheel. MWHTH
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 - Inside by the rear exit | 4 | Penny |
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