The Battle of Britain: a Naval Victory?

Should the RAF be credited with victory against the Germans at the Battle of Britain or was the Royal Navy in fact the stronger force behind the success? Military Times looks into the role of the Navy.

Winston Churchill's Battle of Britain Speech

A speech made by Prime Minister Winston Churchill on August 20, 1940, including the famous line “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”.

The Most Common Battle of Britain Myths

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Test your Battle of Britain knowledge – did you believe any of these enduring myths?

Battle of Britain Aces: the few of 'the Few'

2,927 men flew combat missions during the Battle of Britain. Churchill would name them ‘the Few’. Of these men 188 would earn the title of Ace for gaining five or more confirmed kills during the battle. Two pilots achieved the remarkable feat of gaining ace status in a single day. The top five Aces from [...]

The Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) and the Battle of Britain

The Women’s Auxillary Air Force demonstrated Incredible strength and bravery and proved absolutely vital to British victory in the Battle of Britain.

Sailor Malan's Ten Rules For Air Fighting

Ten simple rules that fighter pilots should know.

Sailor Malan: a Battle of Britain Pilot

The unique skills and command of Adolph ‘Sailor’ Malan resulted in No.74 Squadron’s numerous victories during the Battle of Britain. What were the secrets to this success and how has his legacy stood the test of time?

Spitfire Facts: 8 little-known facts

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A few things you may not know about Britain’s most iconic military aircraft

The Battle of Britain: Timeline

From the day the order to attack the RAF was given, to the British victories of September and October 1940: follow the events of the Battle of Britain.

A Hurricane Pilot's Dramatic Story

An updated version of his 1987 Battle of Britain memoir of the same title, Tom Neil recounts his time as a 19-year-old fighter pilot during some of the most ferocious fighting of World War II. Now 89, he is keen that the story of their efforts and achievements remain fresh in the collective memory.