Post by admin on Sept 15, 2023 8:19:39 GMT
A day of celebration, respect, gratitude, but tempered with sadness for those lost, for us all:
This year marks the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal moment in World War II when the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against relentless enemy airstrikes.
On 15th September 1940 the Luftwaffe launched a massive assault in the skies over Britain. It was a day of heavy fighting, and the Luftwaffe suffered significant casualties. It was a decisive defeat for the Luftwaffe, and since then this date has been celebrated as ‘Battle of Britain Day’. 544 RAF aircrew were killed during the Battle of Britain. 312 RAF personnel were killed on the ground, as RAF stations were often targets for Luftwaffe bombing.
The Battle of Britain saw the RAF facing off against the formidable German Luftwaffe in a series of intense aerial clashes over British skies. This period of combat showcased the RAF's unyielding spirit, exceptional skill, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding their homeland.
Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK and overseas, the RAF defended the UK from Nazi Germany’s air force. It was the first major battle fought entirely in the air, and Nazi Germany’s first major military defeat.
This victory was made possible by the hard work and determination of 'The Many', to the courage and sacrifice of 'The Few' - the 2,945 RAF aircrew who faced the Luftwaffe from July to October 1940.
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” - Sir Winston Churchill
www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/remembering-the-battle-of-britain-a-historic-milestone-and-modern-day-resilience1/
This year marks the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal moment in World War II when the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against relentless enemy airstrikes.
On 15th September 1940 the Luftwaffe launched a massive assault in the skies over Britain. It was a day of heavy fighting, and the Luftwaffe suffered significant casualties. It was a decisive defeat for the Luftwaffe, and since then this date has been celebrated as ‘Battle of Britain Day’. 544 RAF aircrew were killed during the Battle of Britain. 312 RAF personnel were killed on the ground, as RAF stations were often targets for Luftwaffe bombing.
The Battle of Britain saw the RAF facing off against the formidable German Luftwaffe in a series of intense aerial clashes over British skies. This period of combat showcased the RAF's unyielding spirit, exceptional skill, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding their homeland.
Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK and overseas, the RAF defended the UK from Nazi Germany’s air force. It was the first major battle fought entirely in the air, and Nazi Germany’s first major military defeat.
This victory was made possible by the hard work and determination of 'The Many', to the courage and sacrifice of 'The Few' - the 2,945 RAF aircrew who faced the Luftwaffe from July to October 1940.
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” - Sir Winston Churchill
www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/remembering-the-battle-of-britain-a-historic-milestone-and-modern-day-resilience1/
