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15 Wing Moose Jaw marks 86th anniversary of Battle of Britain
A memorial ceremony at 15 Wing Moose Jaw marked the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain on…
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15 Wing Moose Jaw marks 86th anniversary of Battle of Britain https://www.byteseu.com/2390328/ #BattleOfBritain|15WingMooseJaw|15Wing|15WingAirbase|15WingAirBase|ErnestMcNab|ErnieMcNab|GordonRoyMcGregor|DalRussel|CamilleRBonseigneur|CamilleBonseigneur #GreatBritain #UnitedKingdom
"Never in the field of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few."
Winston Churchill
Service at Westminster Abbey today marked the 86th year since the Battle of Britain.
#LestWeForget 😢 #BattleOfBritain
How can we let this continue? During the #BattleOfBritain, allied planes and pilots helped in the fight against the #Nazis.
In the Summer of 1940, the RAF and its allies fought the German Luftwaffe for air superiority in the Battle of Britain. 15th September is remembered as Battle of Britain Day. "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." #BattleofBritain
Banbury to honour Battle of Britain heroes with parade and church service
Banbury will honour the heroes of the Battle of Britain with a military parade and service at St…
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/121976/ Banbury to honour Battle of Britain heroes with parade and church service #Banbury #BanburyTownHall #BattleOfBritain #Britain #GermanLuftwaffe #MilitaryParade #StMary’sChurch
'RNLI don't check passports before saving lives - they're real British heroes not so-called patriots'
'RNLI don't check passports before saving lives - they're real British heroes not so-called patriots'
🚀🌙 THE SKY LEARNS TO BURN
September 6
On this night in 1939, as Britain and Germany were still exchanging words, the first German V-1 cruise missile was test-launched from the Peenemünde coast — the world's first operational cruise missile, and the first time a weapon could fly an entire sea on its own. Within weeks it would arc over the English Channel toward London, and the sky itself would become a battlefield. The age of the flying bomb had begun, and no one on Earth was safe from the night sky again.
This post is 100% AI generated.
#OnThisDay #History #AIart #GenerativeAI #CinematicRealism #V1 #BattleOfBritain
OTD: The Heinkel He 178 beat Britain into the jet age
On the morning of 27 August 1939, with Europe standing on the brink of the Second World War,…
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/112816/
https://www.europesays.com/britain/112816/ OTD: The Heinkel He 178 beat Britain into the jet age #BattleOfBritain #Britain #FrankWhittle #Germany #Heinkel #JetEngines #Luftwaffe #SecondWorldWar
Dudley to honour Battle of Britain heroes
More than 120 RAF Air Cadets from across Dudley borough will take part in an annual parade and…
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Sunderland honours WWII flying ace who took part in Battle of Britain with blue plaque
A World War Two flying ace who took part in the Battle of Britain has been honoured with…
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/104198/ Sunderland honours WWII flying ace who took part in Battle of Britain with blue plaque #BattleOfBritain #BluePlaque #Britain #CommanderJoeKayll #CommanderJosephRobert #DavidKayll #Joe #NorthAreaCommittee #PrisonerOfWar #SunderlandCityCouncil #WingCommanderJosephRobert
SWANSEA: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to return to Wales Airshow — with a rare chance to see wartime Dakota
One of the UK’s most iconic aerial displays is returning to Swansea this summer.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will once again take to the skies over Swansea Bay as part of the Wales Airshow on 25 and 26 July.
The Royal Air Force flight honours the men and women who served in the Second World War, flying under the motto “Lest We Forget”.
Organisers Swansea Council have confirmed the historic aircraft will perform across the seafront over the weekend.
This year’s display carries an unusual twist for aviation fans.
The flight’s famous Avro Lancaster — one of only two still airworthy anywhere in the world — is grounded this year for major maintenance, an overhaul carried out roughly every eight years to keep the 80-year-old bomber flying.
In its place, the display will feature the flight’s C47 Dakota — and that aircraft carries a remarkable history of its own.
The Dakota, ZA947, nicknamed “Kwicherbichen” by her crews, dropped airborne troops over Normandy on the eve of D-Day, before flying on to evacuate casualties and resupply Allied forces.
It is one of the most successful military transport aircraft ever designed, and a rare sight in a display line-up usually anchored by the Lancaster.
The flight is also expected to feature the Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane — the fighters synonymous with the Battle of Britain.
Tracey McNulty, the council’s head of cultural services, parks and cleansing, said it was a privilege to welcome the flight back.
“Their display is always a special moment, not just for aviation enthusiasts, but for everyone who appreciates the history and heritage they represent,” she said. “It’s a real privilege to see these aircraft flying over Swansea Bay.”
The Wales Airshow is one of the UK’s largest free events, drawing tens of thousands of people to the seafront each year.
This year there is an added attraction, with an evening show on the Saturday promising a display of “flying colours and excitement” after dark.
The weekend also includes military and civilian aircraft displays, interactive exhibits, food stalls and family activities along the prom.
Organisers are encouraging spectators to plan ahead, use public transport where possible, and arrive early to bag the best viewing spots.
Further details of the full flying programme are expected in the coming weeks, with more information available at walesnationalairshow.com.
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Britain and Poland to manufacture missile under new military pact
Britain and Poland signed a deal to jointly manufacture the next generation of air defence missiles as part…
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@ianRobinson/116465330461010595
An amazing film. Still holds up 50+ years after release.
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/12105/ Back with a bang: Fury wins big, eyes ‘Battle of Britain’ #12Rounds #AnthonyJoshua #ArslanbekMakhmudov #BattleOfBritain #BlueMoonEntrance #BoxingMatch #BoxingReturn #BoxingRivalry #Britain #BritishHeavyweightClash #ComebackFight #HeavyweightBoxing #JudgesScorecards #LondonBoxing #OleksandrUsyk #ProfessionalRecord #RickyHattonTribute #TottenhamHotspurStadium #TysonFury #UnanimousDecision
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@ottaross I've not looked into this particular incident in detail but there are other cases in the Battle of Britain of clearly intentional ramming, P/O Kenneth Mackenzie being dubbed the "Messerschmitt Rammer" by the press.
The account of the event is pretty harrowing. An RAF pilot rammed the bomber and busted off its tail, then bailed out of his Hurricane and barely survived.
(There was some later debate over whether it was intentional or not)
On 24 August 1940, during the #BattleOfBritain, four 32 Sqn Hurricanes crashed round the village where I grew up. Walking over the footpath from Woodland Road to Brady Road I noticed that the sites of all four are visible from the hill.
It's not unusual for aircraft from the same combat to crash in the same area but what's particularly notable about this is that 32 Sqn were involved in two combats over Lyminge on the same day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
https://battle-of-britain-diary.org.uk/1940/08/24/?tag=32-sqn&order=desc
One of the pages on my #BattleOfBritain site seems more popular than I'd expect, even for a relatively notable event (first Messerschmitt brought down on British soil) and one I've covered in detail with some field research: https://battle-of-britain-diary.org.uk/1940/07/08/lt-johann-boehm-shot-down-near-elham/
I was checking some logs today and found the reason, this particular aircraft has been included as an option in the decal sheet of an #Airfix kit: https://uk.airfix.com/products/messerschmitt-bf109e-3e-4-a05120c
Iron Maiden’s “Aces High” never lands—it lives in the loop between story and song. A four-minute dogfight where tension replaces resolution, and history becomes adrenaline. ✈️⚡️
#IronMaiden #AcesHigh #Powerslave #HeavyMetalHistory #MusicAnalysis #Songwriting #RockHistory #BattleOfBritain #BruceDickinson #SteveHarris #ClassicMetal #MusicEssay #MetalCulture
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2025/10/28/the-loop-of-combat-form-and-function-in-iron-maidens-aerial-anthem/
The only remaining flyable Spitfire used by the British Royal Air Force to fight Nazis during WW2, P7350, still flying today. 85 years later, there are people in America and elsewhere who believe, apparently, the Nazis weren’t the friggen bad guys. That’s some scary shit.
#BattleOfBritain
#SupermarineSpitfire
“Today we commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – a turning point in our history and a moment that will never be forgotten.” - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Today we commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain when the Royal Air Force bravely defended the United Kingdom. #RAF #battleofbritain
In the Summer of 1940, the RAF and its allies fought the German Luftwaffe for air superiority in the Battle of Britain. 15th September is remembered as Battle of Britain Day. "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." #BattleofBritain
During the Battle of Britain, the most hard-fought day between the German Luftwaffe and the British Royal Air Force was 18th August 1940. Both sides lost more aircraft on this day than at any other point during the conflict. 18th August is known as "The Hardest Day." #FactsMatter #BattleofBritain
'Should be required reading' The women of Auschwitz, WW1 in Egypt, the courage of the men and women of the French Resistance. Three tales of love and war - lest we forget https://mybook.to/TalesofLoveandWar #WW1 #WW2 #battleofbritain
On the same day some of the most iconic photos of Battle of Britain were taken at Hawkinge.
https://battle-of-britain-diary.org.uk/1940/07/29/fox-film-unit-visits-hawkinge/
P/O Keith Gillman would be reported missing off his home town of Dover less than a month later.
https://battle-of-britain-diary.org.uk/1940/08/25/p-o-keith-gillman/
85 years ago today Grangemouth fuel storage depot was bombed and I went past on the other side of the Carron estuary on my bike ride this morning.
https://battle-of-britain-diary.org.uk/1940/07/29/grangemouth-fuel-storage-bombed/
'Should be required reading' The women of Auschwitz, WW1 in Egypt, the courage of the men and women of the French Resistance. Three tales of love and war - lest we forget https://mybook.to/TalesofLoveandWar #WW1 #WW2 #battleofbritain
When Bonnie Renard's father goes missing in occupied France at the outbreak of WW2, she sets out to find him. Drawn into the resistance movement, she faces challenges no young girl should face. A tale of courage, resilience, and love https://mybook.to/UnderEnemySkies 'Brilliant' #WW2 #Historicalfiction #battleofbritain
'Should be required reading' The women of Auschwitz, WW1 in Egypt, the courage of the men and women of the French Resistance. Three tales of love and war - lest we forget https://mybook.to/TalesofLoveandWar #WW1 #WW2 #battleofbritain
https://mybook.to/TalesofLoveandWar Lest we forget the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom.
Lovers torn apart by the Great War.
The women and children of Auschwitz
The men and women of the French resistance. 'Outstanding storyteller' #WW1 #WW2 #battleofbritain
Latest volume of the Battle of Britain Combat Archive (18) has landed so I've updated my dataset with the numbers from 4-11 October 1940.
https://battle-of-britain-diary.org.uk/statistics/data-set/daily-data-set/
Found a copy of the Luftwaffe Strength and Serviceability Tables on the RAF Air Historical Branch website, it's a document I've been interested in for a while having seen references to it around the place. I've now updated my dataset with the numbers: https://battle-of-britain-diary.org.uk/statistics/data-set/daily-data-set/
This is good. It’s amazing what can be done outside of established film and TV production companies now.
A 40-minute documentary about the 18th August air battles over southern England during the Battle of Britain. Known as The Hardest Day.