Spitfire and Memorial Wall

With wings poised ready for flight, the Spitfire and Memorial Wall stand as a powerful tribute to courage, service, and sacrifice.

The replica Spitfire TE288 and its accompanying memorial wall honour members of the Brevet Club who were men and women from this region who served as aircrew during the Second World War. 

The memorials were gifted to the people of Christchurch at the Battle of Britain Commemorative Service on 19 September 1999. The plaque on the wall explains that the Brevet Club was formed by WWII aircrew who were awarded a brevet, the flying badge issued by the armed forces of a Commonwealth country. These badges symbolised skill, trust, and the acceptance of extraordinary risk. 

The site recognises and honours those from our region who were members of the Brevet Club, while also acknowledging the sacrifice and service of all Brevet Club members across the Commonwealth. The Spitfire, iconic and instantly recognisable, serves as a visual reminder of the air war over Europe; the memorial wall grounds that symbol in real names and real lives.

It is a place to remember not just the aircraft and the battles, but the people who climbed into cockpits knowing the odds, with courage, skill, and an unshakeable sense of duty.