A ROYAL Gala performance has been organised to raise money for the Battle of Britain memorial, on the cliffs at Capel, near Folkestone.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust arranged the show, which will take place at the London Palladium in the presence of Prince Michael of Kent, Patron of the Trust.

Entitled Flying with the Stars – 1940, Remembering The Few, it will take to the stage on Sunday, September 7, 68 years to the day after the Luftwaffe launched its first mass attack on London.

A host of stars, yet to be announced, will provide the entertainment, paying tribute to the men who flew in action, as well as all the men and women who supported them. Members of the Air Force Board will be present.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Graydon, President of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, said: "At the National Memorial we remember the heroism of many different men and women at one of the most significant moments in British history.

"We hope that people who can recall those days, as well as those from younger generations, will join us at the Palladium, one of the most famous London theatres, to pay tribute, but also to enjoy a great evening of entertainment."