This is an extremely thorough and mostly complete examination of the Battle of Britain. (Mr. Holland skips Italy’s contribution to the battle, which, though small at 170 aircraft, was still there.) ...

A ‘Diary’ of the Most Critical Ten Days of the Battle of Britain Written by a prolific author – who started back when there were many veterans available for interviews – this book is the fifth of a ...

On Sept. 15, 1969, cinema audiences were treated to a dramatic portrayal of the famed Battle of Britain of 1940. Made long before CGI was possible, the production of the film was an incredible feat ...

Few defining moments can change the outcome of war, but when the outnumbered Royal Air Force turned back the mighty Lutwaffe, a legend of aviation history was born! Experience first-hand the greatest ...

As a living embodiment of the “luck of the Irish,” Hemingway survived being shot down four times! As is sadly self-evident from The National Interest’s recently published articles on the passings of ...

Discover the origins of Flight Sergeant George “Grumpy” Unwin’s famous nickname and follow his journey from a Yorkshire coal miner’s son to an elite RAF pilot. Learn how humor, courage, and the early ...

10:56, Mon, Sep 15, 2025 Updated: 10:58, Mon, Sep 15, 2025 The stirring words of Spitfire designer Reginald Mitchell have entered legend. “I’m going to build a plane that will move just like a bird… I ...

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster has flown to Duxford to begin a planned period of maintenance that will see it miss the 2026 display season. Avro Lancaster PA474 was built in ...