Laurence Goff Former Newark Town Mayor

Bomber County Gateway Trust

Fundraising for Bomber County Gateway Trust
£12,408
raised of £15,000 target
by 212 supporters
Laurence Goff Newark Former Town Mayor
In memory of RAF Bomber Command during the second world war.
The Bomber County Gateway Trust is a Registered Charity with the object of designing, constructing and installing an iconic landmark art installation on the county border of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. https://www.bombergatewaytrust.co.uk/

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Laurence Goff Former Newark Town Mayor Tandem Skydive Parachute Jump Fundraising in 2024, Support The Bomber County Gateway Trust; a registered charity and a group of passionate people whose aim is to bring this iconic landmark to life, which will mark the historic link that Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire shared with RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.

The landmark will be a steel representation of the iconic Lancaster Bomber and will be built on the high ground off the A46 at Norton Disney. Rivalling the Angel of the North in both size and status, On Freedoms Wings will be seen by 34,000 passing motorists each day.The Bomber County Gateway Trust’s 26-metre-long sculpture will be mounted on a steel frame to give the impression it is in flight. It will measure 29 metres in height and have a wingspan of 31 metres, making it nine metres taller than the Angel of the North.

Bomber Command aircrews suffered a very high casualty rate, these brave young men who flew in total darkness.

We don't do nearly enough to remember the sacrifice of our servicemen. This will mark the historic link between Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire shared with RAF Bomber Command during the second world war. They paid the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Freedom. The Lancaster Bomber, Sculpture Being Constructed. Over the last few years with materials, particularly steel, soaring in price has very much, affected this major & fantastic project ever gets finished.

Please Help By Making This Dream Come True, Let's Make it A Reality.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/laurence-goff-1688905419640

Laurence Goff

Newark

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www.Laurencegoff4newark.wordpress.com

Laurencegoff4newark@yahoo.co.uk

Cheques can also be made payable to Bomber County Gateway Trust and posted to: Bomber County Gateway Trust, Hill Holt Farm, Norton Disney, LN6 9JP.

About the campaign

The Bomber County Gateway Trust is a Registered Charity with the object of designing, constructing and installing an iconic landmark art installation on the county border of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. https://www.bombergatewaytrust.co.uk/

About the charity

The Trust needs £150,000 to complete the construction of a full-sized Lancaster Bomber landmark on the Nottinghamshire / Lincolnshire border. Thank you! Cheques can be made payable in £sterling to ‘Bomber County Gateway Trust’ and posted to: Hill Holt Farm, Norton Disney, LN6 9JP.

Donation summary

Total raised
£12,408.00
+ £545.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£12,408.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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