2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
On September 15th 1940 the German Luftwaffe launched its largest and most concentrated attack on London
Defending England were the Hurricanes and Spitfires of the RAF
Fighter Command was outnumbered
Ranged against the Spitfire was the bf 109
this action was the climax of the Battle of Britain, commemorated every September 15th as Battle of Britain Day
the memorial flight includes Hurricanes, Spitfires, and a single Avro Lancaster
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalknet
all through the battle and the following blitz St. Paul’s Cathedral remained safe
Great photos of the still flying warbirds. The first shot of that Heinkel He111 is frightening…
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Even it’s name is ugly / frightening.
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Never Forget.
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Our Debt. 🌹
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