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  The last thing I would wish to do would be to denigrate the achievements of the members of the Channel Dash Association but I think that the superlative memorial in Ramsgate does the job and another one in Dover would seem to have little relevance. Ramsgate was where the six doomed Swordfish circled before setting off on a flight they knew they had little hope of returning from. Dover's contribution by comparison was minimal and largely confined to an abortive attack by MTB's whose deeds are much better commemorated by reference to the totality of all the courageous and fiercely contested actions in which they took part throughout the war, as with the recent plaque installed at Lord Warden House.
  
  By all means encourage the Channel Dash Association to erect an additional memorial on an extra plinth if that is their wish but I feel that the Waiting Miner's plinth should be devoted to the salvaged anchor from the Spanish Prince. It is the perfect location, looking out towards the Western Entrance which the Spanish Prince guarded so well throughout two world wars. This has tremendous relevance to Dover and a ship's anchor is an object of much greater visual interest, and liable to attract much more attention from the public, than the plain obelisk promoted by the CDA.
  
  This lawn would also be one of the appropriate places to mount the Hovercraft propeller, looking out over the Hoverport. Both this and the anchor of the Spanish Prince are vitally important artefacts commemorating the recent history of Dover. We are fortunate to have them and they need to be preserved and prominently displayed to act as a colourful record for both ourselves and our visitors.

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