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 […]
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‘The Battle of Britain: Some of the Few’ Exhibition
An exhibition to celebrate the courage and determination of the Home Front and the Services during the Battle of Britain
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Ten simple rules that fighter pilots should know.
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Battle of Britain Day
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The Battle of Britain: Timeline
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