Battle of Britain Day 2010

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane

Today, 15th September, is the 70th Anniversary of when the Battle of Britain was at its most intense.  When Britain had her back to the wall, the brave pilots of the RAF went up to fight the Luftwaffe again and again.  It was an arduous and exhausting task.  Many of these pilots were not actually British, but from nations who were just as keen to defeat this brutal dictatorship.  Many of them never returned, often being killed in the most horrific ways or tragic circumstances.

It may just be an ordinary day to most of us, but let’s remember that we should never take our freedom for granted.

Spitfire

Hurricane

• The Battle of Britain History Site
• Richard Willis's Blog