On Friday, March 28, Trowbridge Town Council filed a planning application to build a large Spitfire sculpture on the A363 Bradley Roundabout. The plans propose the construction of a sculpture on the roundabout featuring three quarter-size realistic sculptures of Second World War Spotfire fighter aircraft. The roundabout was where campaigners from the Polish community intend to install the metal plinth and fibreglass memorial when they are built. Writing in response to the planning application, Susan Brett said the monument was a fitting way to honour a prominent aspect of the town’s heritage. She commented: “This Spitfire monument is befitting for the involvement of Trowbridge and its heritage in the manufacturing of Spitfires, the people who were involved and in the Spitfires place in helping to bring peace to Europe.

Source: The Times April 03, 2025 16:09 UTC