A Lincolnshire charity, the Bomber County Gateway Trust, is struggling to complete a landmark Lancaster bomber sculpture, needing to raise £80,000 more despite having already secured £500,000 in free labor from local companies. The rising cost of materials has been cited as a reason for the slowdown in progress. This has sparked a debate, with Ben Leo criticizing the government for not providing funding for the monument, which is seen as a tribute to ‘British values’ and WW2 history, while £1 million was allocated for a Muslim war memorial. The sculpture, named 'On Freedom’s Wings', aims to be taller than the Angel of the North and serves as a significant piece of art commemorating the Lancaster bomber's role in history.
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A Lincolnshire charity says it needs to raise £80,000 before it can complete a landmark that will be taller than the Angel of the North. Despite receiving £500,000 in free labour from local companies, the rising cost of materials is slowing progress. Will Hollis reports. https://t.co/NwQNUyuN0B