Events with tag - Battle Of Britain

July 10, 1940

Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain was a crucial aerial conflict of World War II that took place over British territory between July and October 1940. In this first military campaign conducted exclusively by air forces, the German Luftwaffe attempted to break the resistance of the British RAF, which was meant to pave the way for the planned invasion of the British Isles.

July 15, 1940

Polish Squadrons 302 and 303

In July and August 1940, two legendary Polish fighter squadrons were formed - 302 'Poznań' and 303 'Warszawa' Tadeusz Kościuszko Squadron, which played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain. Polish pilots demonstrated extraordinary combat effectiveness, courage, and dedication in defending British skies against the German Luftwaffe.

August 9, 1941

Douglas Bader's Last Combat Mission

RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader, a double amputee fighter ace, flew his final combat mission on August 9, 1941, scoring his last aerial victory before being shot down and captured over northern France.