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Battle of Britain flypast over Swindon in September

Plans are being made to mark the everything from sponsoring the MEADOWPARK
75th anniversary year of the Battle static aircraft display, programme School and
of Britain in September and com- printing and promotion, speakers’ Nursery
memorate the life of Swindon pilot travelling expenses, portaloos and Visitors warmly welcomed
Squadron Leader Harold Starr who insurance.
died on 31 August 1940, eight days Event management expertise,
before his 26th birthday. printing and loan of PA systems are
Nazi pilots killed Starr in his also needed.
parachute after he baled out of his If you can assist, contact Caroline
Hurricane over Kent. He is buried at Radnor Street Cemetery, including Black on 07840 792007 or email:
at Radnor Street Cemetery, in one the unveiling of designs for windows [email protected]
of the 103 Commonwealth War in the cemetery chapel, created Nursery 0 to 4 years
Graves. His brother Norman, shot by children at Swindon primary Inspirational
down in 1945 over Dunkirk, and schools;
buried in France, is also remem- • Tuesday 15 September, Battle Education
bered on his tombstone. of Britain Day. The RAF Battle Childcare with Love
To mark this special anniversary of Britain Memorial Flight for Boys and Girls
in British history Swindon Heritage will make a flypast over the aged 0 to 11 years
is coordinating events which will centre of Swindon in tribute to
include: Harold Starr and the 544 RAF “Pupils make
• Tuesday 8 September: Civic pilots killed during the battle. outstanding
Reception at Steam Museum on A prominent VIP is expected progress
Harold Starr’s birthday, followed by in the town to witness this ... owing to
three days of talks about him, the unique tribute. outstanding
teaching.”
Battle of Britain and the book, The To make this happen the
Secrets of the Spitfire; volunteers behind Swindon Outstanding
• Saturday 12 September: Static Heritage, which is a not-for-
display in the town centre of life- profit organisation dedicated in EVERY
size models of a Spitfire and a Hur- to keeping the town’s history category!
ricane (both of which were built in at the forefront of people’§s
Swindon). This is subject to business minds, need money quickly Read about Harold Starr in the latest 01793 752600
sponsorship; to cover the costs of organis- edition of Swindon Heritage. Details at:
• Sunday 13 September: Family day ing the events. This includes www.swindonheritage.com meadowparkschool.co.uk

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