The church, near the Strand in central London, features commemorations to Polish, Indian, Pakistani and Australian soldiers, amongst others.
As the main church of the RAF, St Clement Dane’s emphasises the role of foreign servicemen during aerial combat, particularly during the Battle of Britain in the Second World War, in which Eastern European pilots played a key role.
Remembrance services will de dedicated to all those who died fighting for Britain, British or not.
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The church, near the Strand in central London, features commemorations to Polish, Indian, Pakistani and Australian soldiers, amongst others.
As the main church of the RAF, St Clement Dane’s emphasises the role of foreign servicemen during aerial combat, particularly during the Battle of Britain in the Second World War, in which Eastern European pilots played a key role.
Remembrance services will de dedicated to all those who died fighting for Britain, British or not.
