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Battle of Britain Memorial, New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone.

Statue of a lone airman sitting on the propeller-boss looking out to sea. Carved on the boss are the Squadron badges of the RAF units which took part in the battle.

Spitfire FSM in the markings of 72 Sqn

 Hawker Hurricane 'Little Willie' of 56 Sqn

Western Heights Drop Redoubt.

Along with the Citadel this was the first defences to be built. Construction took place between 1804 and 1808 although it was modernised in the 1860's when the outer caponiers were added. It has been partly restored and the surrounding ditch is clear. It was entered via a bridge that led to the main gate.

Western Heights Drop Redoubt.

A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited.

Looking out over Dover from the Western Heights.

The Timeball Tower,Situated on Deal's historic seafront.

The site where the Timeball Tower stands has long been used as a signalling site. As long ago as Tudor times bonfires were lit on the shingle beach close by to advise ships in the Downs anchorage of the arrival of mail.

Fishing boats on Deal's seafront.

Deal's seafront.

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