In Part II of our Battle of Britain blog, we return to the photograph of 303 Squadron and explore the names behind the image. Read on to discover what we found in…
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Researching Polish airmen and the Battle of Britain: Part I
In the first instalment of our Battle of Britain 2023 blog, we spotlight the Polish No. 303 Squadron of the Royal Air Force. After discovering a striking photograph of squadron members (above), we…
R.A.F. Squadron Codes and how they can help your Military Genealogy esearch
How to identifying R.A.F. Squadrons and units from pictures
Enriching your Family Tree: Finding Complete RAF Aircrews
Our support team get asked all kinds of different questions relating to ancestors’ service in the wars. One of the most significant recent questions has been how to find out the names and details of other crew members on aircraft that customers’ ancestors
BATTLE OF BRITAIN – The Few and the Unsung Ground Crews
Everyone knows about the Battle of Britain, and how ‘the Few’ saved the country from invasion. What they don’t necessarily remember is that every one of the fighter pilots mentioned in Churchill’s ‘the Few’ speech had a team of dedicated ground crew, RADA
The History and Service of the Spitfire
On this Day, March 5th 1936, the Spitfire made its first successful test flight. Read on to discover more about this legendary aircraft’s history.
Battle Of Britain War Records – RAF WW2 War Records
Thanks to all who served with the RAF during the Battle of Britain. It wasn’t just fighter pilots who saved Britain from invasion!
Sealion – What if Germany had invaded Britain in 1940?
What could have happened had Hitler’s Operation Sealion been launched following the successful destruction of the RAF during the Battle of Britain