Liverpool & the Few: Battle of Britain at the Old Liverpool Airport

Liverpool & the Few: Battle of Britain at the Old Airport, commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in one of the UK’s most iconic wartime buildings.

This event, co-hosted by Merseyside Polonia, the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Manchester, and the Consul General of the Czech Republic in Manchester, will bring together community leaders, historians, and members of the public to remember the extraordinary contribution of Polish and Czechoslovak pilots to Britain’s defence in 1940.

In the very building that once served as RAF Speke, the programme will feature:

- A drinks reception and curated exhibition on the Battle of Britain and Liverpool’s wartime aviation history
- Presentations on the role of No. 303 (Polish) Squadron, No. 310 and No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadrons, and the unique operational history of Speke Airfield
- Reflections on the enduring importance of this shared European heritage

Following the main programme, guests are invited to an outdoor wartime display showcasing period equipment, vehicles, and re-enactment elements.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

13.00-15.00

Location & directions

The Aerodrome, Speke Road, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 8QD

Directions:

When you arrive at the Crown Plaza Hotel, please follow the signs or ask at the reception for directions to the event room.

Contact on day:

Dagmara Wojciechowicz

Telephone number:

+447432700977

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book on Eventbrite site.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/liverpool-the-few-battle-of-britain-at-the-old-liverpool-airport-tickets-1591203816449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

19 Aug 2025 12:00 PM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 12:00 PM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

100

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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