Topic: Keith Park statue to go up in Trafalgar Square

MontyB · May 8th, 2009

Seems somewhat sad that the man gets more recognition in the UK than he does here.

Keith Park statue to go up in Trafalgar Square

11:15AM Friday May 08, 2009

London authorities have approved the erection of a statue of New Zealand airman Keith Park in Trafalgar Square.
The statue will go on the square's fourth plinth for six months from October, said English businessman Terry Smith, who has led the campaign to have the statue erected.
The City of Westminster Council approved the placement this morning, and Mr Smith told Radio New Zealand he "couldn't be more delighted".
After the Trafalgar Square stint the statue will go to a permanent site in Waterloo Place, close to New Zealand House, to coincide with next year's 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Mr Smith said Sir Keith was a remarkable man and was modest about his achievements.
Sir Keith was born in New Zealand in 1892 and served at Gallipoli and the Somme in World War 1 before becoming a pilot and shooting down 20 enemy aircraft.
In World War 2, he commanded 11 Group Fighter Command, responsible for the defence of London and southeast England during the Battle of Britain.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news...ectid=10571190

BritinAfrica · May 8th, 2009

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Originally Posted by MontyB

Seems somewhat sad that the man gets more recognition in the UK than he does here.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news...ectid=10571190

Although I agree with you Monty, I am still over the moon that his contribution to the Battle of Britain is at last recognised.

Remember, Frank Whittle got more recognition in the USA then he did in UK

MontyB · May 8th, 2009

Yeah it just irritates me that we can spend millions shipping "cultural" groups that no one cares about around the world to every political event but we show no interesting in remembering those that are already known and have actually achieved something.

Lets face it this has been organised and paid for by a local businessman with no help or support from the New Zealand government yet if they were to paint an office at New Zealand house we would be spending millions to fly in every worthless politician and concert party that wanted a junket.

Del Boy · May 21st, 2009

Keith Park is well-rated here; quite a big noise.

Partisan · May 22nd, 2009

I'm glad to hear that we haven't completely lost our historical moorings and actually recognise the value that the Commonwealth has given to GB, now all we need to do is get some leaders who are able to lead.

Del Boy · May 22nd, 2009

Right. And it looks as though our dodgy political class may be unravelling. We have them by the throat ; none too soon. You can't fool all of the people all of the time. We are crying out for democratic representation by men of integrity ; will we get it?

rattler · May 22nd, 2009

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Originally Posted by Del Boy

-snip- ...We are crying out for democratic representation by men of integrity ; will we get it?

As you are asking I take the liberty to hijack this thread a little bit along:

Answer is: No.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Rattler

Del Boy · May 23rd, 2009

This might develop into a serious constitutional matter; the people may be roused from their slumber; there is talk of a smaller House of Commons, with reduced numbers of members necessary; there is talk of taking control of the government of England from the political grasp of Scotland.
We shall see what is occurring. Political revolution??

In a few minutes I am off on a little journey, so I might miss the fun.

May 8th, 2009	Post 1
MontyB Tribunus Laticlavius	Post; Keith Park statue to go up in Trafalgar Square Seems somewhat sad that the man gets more recognition in the UK than he does here. Keith Park statue to go up in Trafalgar Square 11:15AM Friday May 08, 2009 London authorities have approved the erection of a statue of New Zealand airman Keith Park in Trafalgar Square. The statue will go on the square's fourth plinth for six months from October, said English businessman Terry Smith, who has led the campaign to have the statue erected. The City of Westminster Council approved the placement this morning, and Mr Smith told Radio New Zealand he "couldn't be more delighted". After the Trafalgar Square stint the statue will go to a permanent site in Waterloo Place, close to New Zealand House, to coincide with next year's 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Mr Smith said Sir Keith was a remarkable man and was modest about his achievements. Sir Keith was born in New Zealand in 1892 and served at Gallipoli and the Somme in World War 1 before becoming a pilot and shooting down 20 enemy aircraft. In World War 2, he commanded 11 Group Fighter Command, responsible for the defence of London and southeast England during the Battle of Britain. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news...ectid=10571190 __________________ We are more often treacherous through weakness than through calculation. ~Francois De La Rochefoucauld

May 21st, 2009	Post 4
Del Boy Tribunus Laticlavius	Keith Park is well-rated here; quite a big noise. __________________ True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

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May 8th, 2009	Post 3
MontyB Tribunus Laticlavius	Yeah it just irritates me that we can spend millions shipping "cultural" groups that no one cares about around the world to every political event but we show no interesting in remembering those that are already known and have actually achieved something. Lets face it this has been organised and paid for by a local businessman with no help or support from the New Zealand government yet if they were to paint an office at New Zealand house we would be spending millions to fly in every worthless politician and concert party that wanted a junket.

May 22nd, 2009	Post 5
Partisan Centurion Gear	I'm glad to hear that we haven't completely lost our historical moorings and actually recognise the value that the Commonwealth has given to GB, now all we need to do is get some leaders who are able to lead.

May 22nd, 2009	Post 6
Del Boy Tribunus Laticlavius	Right. And it looks as though our dodgy political class may be unravelling. We have them by the throat ; none too soon. You can't fool all of the people all of the time. We are crying out for democratic representation by men of integrity ; will we get it?

May 23rd, 2009	Post 8
Del Boy Tribunus Laticlavius	This might develop into a serious constitutional matter; the people may be roused from their slumber; there is talk of a smaller House of Commons, with reduced numbers of members necessary; there is talk of taking control of the government of England from the political grasp of Scotland. We shall see what is occurring. Political revolution?? In a few minutes I am off on a little journey, so I might miss the fun.

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