Trafalgar Square statue for war hero unveiled

A statue of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park has been unveiled on the fourth plinth at Trafalgar Square

The New Zealander, previously only recognised with a street name in Kent, a decorated veteran of both World Wars who is regarded by many as the unsung hero of the Battle of Britain.

The event ends a two-year campaign to secure a permanent memorial to Sir Keith.

The statue will stay in Trafalgar Square for six months before a permanent memorial is opened in Waterloo Place next September.