Trowbridge Spitfire monument location confirmed ahead of fundraising

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

A one-third-scale Spitfire monument will be built in front of Trowbridge Civic Centre to honour the town's wartime aircraft production role.

A long-awaited Spitfire monument celebrating Trowbridge's Second World War history has been given a location after two years of planning. The one-third-scale aircraft will be mounted on a chrome plinth in front of Trowbridge Civic Centre, paving the way for a public fundraising campaign.

The monument idea grew from the links between Trowbridge's Polish and British communities, particularly with Polish pilots who flew Spitfires during the war. The campaign is being led by Honorary Consul to the Republic of Poland Dr Simon Selby, who said the monument was about celebrating a part of Trowbridge's history which was not always widely known. 'It's a significant thing that really needs to be celebrated,' he said.

Trowbridge played an important role in Spitfire creation during the Second World War after production was dispersed from Southampton. The town became one of five secret locations involved, with the Spitfire Retail Park once home to a Spitfire factory. The Polish/British Spitfire Monument group is now preparing to launch a GoFundMe appeal, with organisers hoping people across the town will support the project.

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• Details of major new town centre monument as location finally confirmedA long-awaited monument in a Wiltshire town is finally set to take flight after a location was agreed.Gazette & Herald · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Details of major new town centre monument as location finally confirmedA long-awaited monument in a Wiltshire town is finally set to take flight after a location was agreed.Wiltshire Times · 9 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Trowbridge · Trowbridge Civic Centre · Dr Simon Selby · Poland · Polish/British Spitfire Monument group

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