“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”
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In a way, the hit and miss of our postal service makes the serendipity of a well-timed letter or postcard all the more special, like this one that arrived today… #BattleOfBritainDay ☺️✉️✨

On this day in 1940 the Luftwaffe threw more than a 1000 planes at the south east in an effort to take control of the skies above England, which was essential for their invasion plan.

The RAF withstood the onslaught, handing the Luftwaffe a beating & the invasion was cancelled.

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#OnThisDay in 1940, on what would become known as #battleofbritainday, the Luftwaffe launched an attack in a bid to finally overcome the RAF and win air superiority.

London was attacked twice, first at 11:00am, when two waves of aircraft, totalling around 250, bombed the capital.

Today is #BattleOfBritainDay, marking the RAF's decisive victory on September 15 1940.

In Paul Beaver's latest book #FatherOfTheSpitfire, discover the untold story of R. J. Mitchell, the chief engineer behind the Spitfire whose work led to triumph at the #BattleOfBritain.

On #BattleofBritainDay, we remember 'the Few' who defended Britain from the air in 1940. Find out how to research Battle of Britain pilots with our guide:

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But we never forget those who stood with us in those dark days, when Britain stood 'alone' #History #WW2 #BattleofBritainDay (3/3)

On #BattleofBritainDay we rightly remember the bravery and sacrifice of "The Few". #History #WW2 (2/3)

Taken to sellotaping coins to cards like my Gran used to. Thought I’d make today’s a special one… #BattleOfBritainDay ✉️

#BattleofBritainDay - remembering the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary, the massive Flypast and the march of the few veterans.

15. Sep: Der Battle of #Britain Day gedenkt heute der #Luftschlacht um #England zwischen 1940 und 1941. https://www.kleiner-kalender.de/108317 #BattleOfBritainDay

"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" - Sir Winston Churchill. Some studies of the supporting arms that assisted The Few, & a Messerschmitt that liked England so much it stayed here rather than go home.

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#BattleofBritainDay Exhaustion on the face of BoB pilot Squadron Leader B.J.E. "Sandy" Lane, 1940. MIA on 13 December 1942. #WW2 #HISTORY

Today is: Battle of Britain Day

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