2026 Annual Commemoration

2026 Annual Commemoration Service at the Memorial

During World War 2 the New Forest was host to 12 Airfields which supported aircrew from many nations in many flying roles. In particular was the build-up for D-Day. To recognise this immense task and sacrifice, the New Forest Airfields Memorial was created to honour the people who worked and the aircrew who were lost.

On Saturday 5th September at 2 pm we will be holding our Annual Commemoration Service conducted by FONFAs Honorary Chaplain Charles Lewis, FCCA, MAAT, RAFAC at The Memorial, which sits on land that, 80 years ago, was one of the concrete aircraft dispersal points on Holmsley South airfield.

Contributory nations are represented by their national flags alongside the RAF Ensign and the service will be attended by national and local political figures, representatives from many of the countries involved and from various veterans organisations.

All are welcome to join us in this act of remembrance.

Please note the Heritage Centre will NOT be open on Saturday but will be open, as usual, on Sunday if you would like to visit us to learn more about the airfields and those who flew from them. The tearoom will be open and free parking available.

The Memorial is at Black Lane, Holmsley South, Nr Bransgore BH23 8JN