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
Tag: Spitfire
Discovering the history of Trowbridge Spitfires and RAF Melksham. What role did your town play during World War Two?
Discovering the history of Trowbridge Spitfires and RAF Melksham. What role did your town play during World War Two?
The story of RAF engine fitter Sylvester Owen
The story of RAF engine fitter Sylvester Owen serving in Italy during the Mediterranean campaign of the Second World War.
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.
Tommies, Pommies, Redcoats and Limeys
Humorous and Historical nicknames for British Forces over the years.