RAF Museum Unveils the Battle of Britain Beacon

[Feuerfalke]

As an urban planner I'm stunned how invasive this design is and as posters already said: It's a very modern design that does not fit the interior utilization nor the intended exterior representation. The view from the motorway makes it look like a new nuclear power-plant being constructed there, not like it had anything to do with aviation or the Battle of Britain.



These monuments are much more appealing and iconic, IMHO:









On a personal note: What message do they want to send, creating yet another memorial for a battle that happened 60 years ago?

[Igo kyu]

Originally Posted by Feuerfalke

On a personal note: What message do they want to send, creating yet another memorial for a battle that happened 60 years ago?

What, the BoB was in 1950?

[swiss]

Originally Posted by Igo kyu

What, the BoB was in 1950?

matters, lots...

[badfinger]

Looking at it, I'm reminded of a propeller. Has anyone heard what it is supposed to look like, or represent?

binky9

[Splitter]

Sorry, Brits, that's just hideous. A memorial, yes. That monstrosity, no way. Much too modern and has no symbolism.

Splitter

[major_setback]

Originally Posted by Splitter

Sorry, Brits, that's just hideous. A memorial, yes. That monstrosity, no way. Much too modern and has no symbolism.

Splitter

+1
Agreed, even if I'm a Brit.

[Feuerfalke]

Originally Posted by binky9

Looking at it, I'm reminded of a propeller. Has anyone heard what it is supposed to look like, or represent?

binky9

Probably a prop or wing(root). But a bit to abstract, IMHO.

[burlaff]

I don't think its appearance is supposed to represent anything about the battle, but is rather to catch your eye and make you think 'what the hell is that?' Then you would walk in and think 'oh, how silly of me, its obviously a Battle of Britain memorial...'

[philip.ed]

Originally Posted by burlaff

I don't think its appearance is supposed to represent anything about the battle, but is rather to catch your eye and make you think 'what the hell is that?' Then you would walk in and think 'oh, how silly of me, its obviously a Battle of Britain memorial...'

Made me smile I was really bitter to see this. I mean, I know we have a ferris wheel and a gerkhin in London, but at least they have some comedy value and are easily recognizeable (and quite quirky) but this is an embarassment to the RAF museum.

[d165w3ll]

I would guess a beacon of hope.