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Sir Keith Park bronze statue unveiled at Waterloo Place

A bronze statue of the Battle of Britain's "unsung hero" Sir Keith Park has been unveiled in central London.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park commanded RAF squadrons that defended London and the South East from Luftwaffe attacks in 1940.

The 2.78m (9ft) statue by sculptor Les Johnson was unveiled in Waterloo Place in Haymarket on the 70th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day.

Sir Keith's family and 14 veterans of the battle were at the event....
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