Banbury will soon come together once again to pay tribute to those who fought in the Battle of Britain, one of the most important campaigns of World War II.
This year will see a military parade followed by a service at St Mary’s Church, culminating in a march back to Banbury’s Town Hall.
This event, organised by Banbury Town Council and taking place on Sunday the 13th September between 10:30 – 13:30, will feature contributions from a number of Armed Forces regiments, as well as St Mary’s Church.
The Battle of Britain was a crucial and decisive military campaign that took place between the 10th July and the 31st October 1940. During this period, the German Luftwaffe carried out a series of high-intensity attacks on British soil in the hopes of damaging both physical defences and national morale.
These attacks were in preparation for ‘Operation Sea Lion’, which was a planned German invasion of the UK, but thanks to the valiant efforts of RAF pilots, further invasion plans were called off. This meant that Britain could continue to fight on and serve as one of the key forces standing up to Germany’s Nazi regime for the remainder of the war.
Banbury Town Council has celebrated the Battle of Britain for the last few years, with last year seeing the town come together to mark 85 years since the campaign. It is organised in partnership with a number of local military organisations, including the Royal Air Force, 1460 (Banbury) Squadron Air Cadets, Thames Valley Police, Sea Cadets Banbury, and Royal British Legion Banbury.
Banbury Town Council encourages all Banbury residents to consult the council website at www.banbury.gov.uk or email at info@banbury.gov.uk for the latest news and information – including mayoral and councillor updates.
Finally, anyone wishing to call Banbury Town Council can do so on 01295 250340.