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The heroic John Hannah

While Fighter Command took on the Luftwaffe over Britain and the Channel, the airmen of Bomber Command were flying missions over Fortress Europe.

"We got some strange looks from the French cyclists!"

Day three of the Battle of Britain 75th anniversary bike ride saw Tim Coogan and his fellow cyclists arrive back in England.

11 September 2015

The important role the ground crew played in the Battle of Britain

The Late Battle of Britain veteran Stan Hartill worked as a member of the ground crew on the early Mark II Spitfires.

"I think this is part of my midlife crisis!"

Rider Wg Cdr Steve Berry is tired, with a "sore rear", but in good spirits after day one of the Battle of Britain 75th anniversary Brompton Bike Ride.

9 September 2015

The ten rules of air fighting

Innovation and invention were key to the RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. One such innovator was ace pilot Adolph Gysbert 'Sailor'…

Living through the Blitz – 100 days of bombing

The late Fred Hammond was just a teenager during WWII when Hitler switched tactics and began to rain bombs down on British cities. In this blog, Fred described what it…