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Save Tangmere Tower

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We're aiming to restore the 1944 control tower in Fmr RAF Tangmere. Grade II listed and heritage at risk register. Donate at https://teapawt.net/t.co/4ahK3srHsY

 Tangmere, England
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Happy New Year to all our supporters, friends and donors!
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Check out our new blog by our director @smidbob about Operation Anthropoid and RAF Tangmere: savetangmeretower.com/operat…
Operation Anthropoid: Tangmere and the assassination of Heydrich – Tangmere

Operation Anthropoid: Tangmere and the assassination of Heydrich – Tangmere

On the night of 28 December 1941, a significant mission took off from the runway of RAF Tangmere: Operation Anthropoid. With America’s entry into World War II a

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A latest blog by @smidbob on @RoyalFamily visit to RAF Tangmere : savetangmeretower.com/tangme…
Tangmere’s Royal Visit, 1944 – Tangmere

Tangmere’s Royal Visit, 1944 – Tangmere

By July 1944, RAF Tangmere had played its crucial role in supporting the Allied landings in Normandy during Operation Overlord . Famously, in April 1944, during

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Happy birthday @RoyalFamily to King Charles III. Who learnt to fly from RAF Tangmere in 1968.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
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Today we reflect on those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember those whose courage exemplified our finest generation. We will never forget you. #Rememberance
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Thanks to David for your donation!! If you can donate - our website is savetangmeretower.com
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Royal British Legion@PoppyLegion23 Oct 2024
The Royal British Legion’s #PoppyAppeal launches tomorrow! Our collectors will be fundraising in local communities across the UK so please look out for them and remember - there is no ‘right’ way to wear a poppy - we simply ask that you wear it with pride. 1/2
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Dorian Woolger@dorianwoolger10 Oct 2024
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@TangmereTower #AuroraUK
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Thanks to Holly for this wonderful picture from last night!! #aurora #Tangmere
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RAF Benevolent Fund@RAFBF15 Sep 2024
Today marks #BattleOfBritainDay. We remember the brave RAF servicemen and women for all they did, on the ground and in the air, for our freedom. Learn more about the significance of today: rafbf.org/news-and-stories/c… #BattleofBritain #BattleofBritain84 #BoB84
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Great day at Tangmere Village Day, talking to local residents about the campaign and next steps. Thanks to Mark James for popping down to help.
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Delighted to announce we have reached our fundraising target for the building conditions survey. This is due to a charitable trust donation, Just Giving donations and security and event solutions Ltd. This is a huge milestone for the project, which has taken many years!
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We will be making an announcement at 21:00hrs - stay tuned.
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Special thanks to Friend of the Billy Fiske Foundation Mark James for these images of Boxgrove and Tangmere in Sussex, UK. #SaveTangmereTower #BillyFiske #WW2
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Thanks to Marcus Saunders for your donation! Only £440 away from our target for the building conditions survey. If you can help, please donate at savetangmeretower.com
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18th August 1940. The ‘Hardest Day’ of the Battle of Britain. #battleofbritain #battleofbritainmemorial #hardestdaybattleofbritain #keepinghistoryalive #history #realhistory #ww2 #westsussex #sussex #militaryhistory #aviationmuseum #museum #raf #raftangmere #tangmere
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On this day at RAF Tangmere: 16th August 1940 “Lunchtime at 1:00pm the loudspeakers, with great urgency than before suddenly appealed “Take cover! Take cover!” #tangmere #RAFTangmere #battleofbritain #ww2 #fighterpilot #westsussex #militaryhistory #history
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Today marks 84 years since Tangmere was attacked by enemy aircraft. Many service personnel and civilians lost their lives. We will never forget them.
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We’re only £450 away from our fundraising target for a full building conditions survey! Can you help? Donate at savetangmeretower.com
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