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Britain Launches Portrait Tribute to Last Battle of Britain Pilot

National Museum honors historic figure with official ceremony

03 July 2025 · 23:37 UTC

A new portrait honoring John Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain, has been unveiled at the National Museum in a ceremony celebrating his wartime heroism.

Officials described the tribute as a vital reminder of the sacrifices made during the Second World War and a chance to preserve the memory of a defining chapter in Britain’s history.