The site is based on an existing panelled granite structure 25 metres long. This structure was originally designed as a smoke outlet for underground trains when they were powered by steam engines. It has been filled up and blocked for many years.

A walkway has been cut obliquely through the middle of the existing structure and bronze reliefs, depicting aspects of the Battle in the air and the back-up on the ground, are positioned along either side. Bronze plaques holding in raised relief the names and ranks of the airmen who took part in the battle are mounted around the outside of the monument, the airmen's names being grouped under their respective countries.

The monument was constructed to commemorate one of the key battles of World War II and to properly recognise the battle and its importance amongst subsequent generations.

Conceived by the Battle of Britain Historical Society.

Sculpted by Paul Day

London, England.

The monument is sited on the Victoria Embankment on the north side of the river Thames between the RAF Memorial and Westminster Bridge. It is opposite the Millennium Wheel (the London Eye).