£550,000 has so far been raised and there is just two weeks remaining to raise a further £110,000.
Can you help reach the target?
The RAF Museum has launched the campaign to save the Arthur Scarf Victoria Cross from being taken overseas.
The medal has been sold at auction to an overseas buyer, but the museum has been given until Sunday 30 April 2023 to fundraise and match the sale price of £660,000.
A contribution is being made from the Museum’s own funds, and and other funding organisations committed to keeping the Scarf medal in the UK.
Without your help, this medal will be sent overseas and lost to the nation.
During the Second World War, 22 Victoria Crosses were awarded to RAF personnel.
Arthur Scarf was the recipient of the only Victoria Cross awarded to the Royal Air Force for services in the Far East during the Second World War.
This incredibly rare medal, and Arthur’s Story, is a national treasure which represents an extraordinary and highly poignant story of great personal courage. The RAF Museum is determined for it to remain within the UK.
Please help to keep this precious piece of our history in the UK as part of the National Collection. If we are successful, the museum will display the medal and bar alongside other objects from the RAF’s campaign in the Far East, helping to share Arthur Scarf’s incredible but little-known story both now and in the future. In his latest blog Dr Harry Raffal, Head of Collections and Research, explains the importance of Arthur Scarf’s VC, and how to make a donation. Every contribution will play a part and no donation is too small to make a difference. We would also be grateful if you could help by also sharing Arthur’s story on your social media #SavetheScarfVCand displaying our GoFundMe page. Thank you. The Royal Air Force Museum is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC000922) and is a charity registered in England and Wales (1197541)
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