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The Munich Crisis of 1938 marked a turning point for the RAF, as Hitler's intent became clear and hopes of peace faded.
The task of preparing Britain's air defence in the lead up to the Battle of Britain belonged to Air Chief Marshal Dowding, who was appointed as head of Fighter Command in 1936.
Team RAFBF Spitfire triumphed at the J70 Class World Sailing Championships on Saturday, to finish ninth overall and named world champions.
The team was one of 79 competing at the championship in La Rochelle, France, where racing took place over four days.
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As the Battle of Britain wore on, the critical shortage of trained pilots became more and more apparent. In July 1940, the RAF announced it was to form two Polish fighter squadrons: 302 and 303 Squadrons.
'The Few' Battle of Britain pilots were immortalised by Prime Minister Winston Churchill in a speech to the nation in September 1951.
The RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear of the death of Les Munro, the last surviving Dambusters pilot.
World War Two veteran Cpl Ron Short remembers while VE Day celebrations took place in Europe, the fighting continued in the Far East.
For troops like Corporal Ron Short, fighting on the Eastern Front, the declaration of peace on VJ Day on August 15 signalled real change.
For some Victory in Japan was a more muted celebration, in contrast to the jubilation of Victory in Europe Day. WAAF air woman Joan Fraser tells her story.