303 Squadron was officially activated on August 2, 1940, twenty-three days after the Battle of Britain commenced. However, it would take some time before these Polish fighter pilots were allowed ...

Photo: A RAF fighter squadron 'scrambles' after receiving the signal to engage the enemy during the Battle of Britain. (Getty Images) An overview of the Battle of Britain Michael Flanders narrates ...

But as the Battle of Britain raged on, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) number one squadron went into action. Ernest McNab led the Canadian squadron. The short, stocky engineer from Rosthern ...

Photo: A RAF fighter squadron 'scrambles' after receiving the signal to engage the enemy during the Battle of Britain. (Getty Images) An overview of the Battle of Britain Michael Flanders narrates ...

Moreover, the Battle of Britain started soon and it was immediately revealed that the RAF’s resources ... On August 30 th, during another training flight, Flying Officer Ludwik Paszkiewicz noticed a ...

After all, it was the most famous fighter of the Battle of Britain, not to mention arguably ... s favor and accordingly asked his squadron leaders what they needed to win. Luftwaffe ace Adolf ...

However, the British held firm and so Hitler decided to prepare for an invasion of Britain ... battle. A veteran called Frank recalls the fear he felt as a bomb-aimer in the Lancaster bomber squadron.

Jack Hemmings, a name synonymous with courage and compassion, leaves behind a legacy that transcends the skies. Discover the ...

In one a squadron leader kneels before the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child ... A Service of Thanksgiving for the victory gained in the Battle of Britain has been held annually in September in the ...