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The RAF's hard battle to support the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk

During the Second World War, a myth began to circulate that the RAF did not do enough to protect the troops that were trapped on the beaches and the fleet of vessels…

27 May 2020
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The RAF's vital role in the Dunkirk evacuation

On 26 May 1940, Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered the start of Operation Dynamo – the evacuation of more than 330,000 Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk…

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Tribute to Terry Clark DFM

We are saddened to hear Battle of Britain veteran Terry Clark DFM passed away yesterday.

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The Polish ace pilot who took the fight to Germany

By the end of the Battle of Britain the Poles had developed a fearsome reputation in combat, with 303 Squadron claiming the highest number of victories despite only…

"It was such a waste of life"

For 103-year-old Second World War veteran Rose Davies, Remembrance is a time to pause and reflect on the loss of war.

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Why I'm proud of those who took part in Operation Market Garden

To mark the 75th anniversary of the biggest airborne assault ever mounted, Operation Market Garden, RAF Benevolent Fund Ambassador Rob Bugden explains why he is in awe…

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