After several years of hard struggle this major scheme was finally given planning consent by Bromley Council, in July, 2014. The proposed Heritage Centre is planned to be built on an open piece of ground next to the RAF chapel which is at the edge of the famous Battle of Britain airfield.

 

A small working-party was set-up two years ago to advance the project, but there were many difficulties to overcome. Previously other sites had been considered, but problems arose with each until at last the present site was selected. In fact it is in many ways the best option for not only does it stand next to the famous chapel, but it is very close to the full-size replicas of the Spitfire and Hurricane. The chapel contains the names of over 400 pilots who fought and died from RAF Biggin Hill during the Second World War. It is open every day and is well worth a visit.

 

The proposed Heritage Centre will cover the whole history of RAF Biggin Hill, from the very early days in 1916, the inter-war period and everything since. Whilst consent has at long last been given there is now the matter of raising about two million pounds for the complete scheme. The fund-raising has already started and anyone interested in contributing can contact the CKA. Bromley Council has been sitting on about £800,000 of consent money for many years, that was earmarked for such a scheme. The working-party was formed from the Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Supporters Club, led with admirable determination by Peter Osbourne. It certainly deserves to succeed and the CKA strongly recommends everyone to give support.