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This is name given to the large-scale aerial battle that took place on the 15 September 1940 and was the decisive victory for the RAF, becoming the turning point in the war. Many pilots had joined the RAF from Poland, Czechoslovakia and the British Common...  

Some French pilots escaped in 1939/40 to join us. Not to be forgotten

W. Churchill That line still sends a tingle down my spine! Lest we forget the brave men and women who gave their lives so we may enjoy ours.

“We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”

Just depresses me to see what orators we have now everywhere. 😢

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the many pilots from the USA who either volunteered and became part of the Eagle Squadron and those who went to Canada and joined the RCAF. And that was before America got into the war. JB (Toronto, Canada)

This is the memorial that I often walk past in central London ...  

... and a very interesting testimony through the superb photographs of planes and individuals who participate. Let´s never forget them! As you know I´m very fond of airplanes and the Spitfire is my favorite plane of all times. Did you know that several Ar... 

RAF Squadron 164 was Argentine-British and also flew Typhoons. ...  

... An Epic story no doubt! Cheers! Abel

for our community knowledge, more than 800 young men from neutral Argentina, some of them schoolboys, rushed to sign up as pilots and then made the long, dangerous trip to Europe by boat. Some 400 of the volunteers were accepted as pilots while the others... 

... in that War fighting for the Allies side.

we should also remember how many Jewish people were allowed into neutral Argentina, saving lives.

Do not know this, we must remember.

He’s on the right in this photo, a fantastic pilot and incredibly brave. ...  

This is why I, 42 years ago when I was 18, joined the Air Force, became a fighter pilot with no other goal then to defend our freedom Glory to all those who gave their lives to defend our freedom, not just during hg WWII but other wars War is terrible, wa... 

when politicians fail us, the military steps in. Can you tell us anything else about your service ?

That is very cool!! If you don't mind me asking which fighter jet(s) did you fly?

I flew NF-5, F104 Starfighter and the F16 Both for the Royal Netherlands Airforce as well as the US Airforce ...  

Ha now I understand haha. Low level high speed flying is the best kick in you’re entire life (except from... and from ...) haha

. . . on all three points. Art

I expect that hardly anyone knows about the sikh, muslim and Hindu pilots Never in the films Never mentioned in the history books ...  

I love the photo, can you tell us anything else about them ?

Those not mentioned in the movies are no less heroes than those who have been mentioned And let’s never forget the other crew members, ground staff, support staff, forward air controllers working behind enemy lines to direct the pilots etccetc who also ma... 

Thanks for this post and sorry for coming late. I love to create small vignettes that tell a story. ...  

Love your Mosquito on of my favourite aircraft of the war. Especially it’s use in operation Jericho. I think you have posted a fitting tribute. Thank you.

in no small part because 418 City of Edmonton Squadron flew them. Formed in 1941, they had the job of intercepting B1 buzz bombs heading for London and became quite good at it, sometimes by tipping them off course with their own wings! They went on to day... 

That’s very interesting about the Squadron I’ve posted a link below to somE interesting footage.. m.youtube.com

Thanks, loved it

A good friend was connected with Rolls Royce and told me that they had kept a Mosquito for development reasons for many years and it was seen flying in Wales in many occasions in the 60’s and 70’s. I have visited RAF Tangmere, a fascinating place that was...