The Ministry of Defence announces that the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication will be held in Westminster Abbey at 11.00 am on Sunday 21 September 2008.

Applications for tickets, stating all names of individuals wishing to attend, should be made in writing and are to be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope. Applications should reach Mrs Michèle Small SO3 RAF Ceremonial Events, RAF Ceremonial Office, Bldg 824, RAF Northolt, West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 6NG by no later than the 4 July 2008.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. If the demand for tickets proves excessive, it may be necessary to restrict issue to a maximum of two per applicant.

To assist with seating in the Abbey applicants are requested to state which of the following categories is appropriate: former Battle of Britain aircrew, relatives of aircrew who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain or since, past or present members of the Royal Air Force and its Reserve Forces, and members of the general public.

Please state if you are a wheelchair user.
Tickets and a note on dress and timings for the occasion will be issued 2 weeks before the Service.
Applications are not to be made to Westminster Abbey.