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Black History Month: The remarkable legacy of Squadron Leader Ulric Cross

To mark Black History Month 2024, we are honouring the life and legacy of Squadron Leader Ulric Cross, DFC, DSO. His exceptional bravery and skill in the RAF during the…

30 September 2024
Battle of Britain The Few

A Battle of Britain Poem: Through Swirling Clouds

To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Britain this month, Tribute Writer Terence Foster shares a poem as a tribute to all those who fought.

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"The Fund were there after my life got turned upside down"

After losing her health, job, marriage and home in the space of just six weeks, Rachelle felt overwhelmed with emotions and was unsure of what the future held for her…

24 September 2024

"I have never forgotten my comrades"

The late Hurricane pilot Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering never forgot those he flew alongside during the Battle of Britain.

The squadrons that took part in the Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain is remembered as an extremely important air campaign fought over southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. It was initiated by Adolf…

The Dowding System and the role of radar in the Battle of Britain

The Dowding System was the air defence network used during The Battle of Britain. It has been credited for giving Britain a critical advantage over Germany, as they…