The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England, lit. 'air battle for England') was a military campaign of the Second World War, in which the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Fleet Air Arm …

For over 100 years the Royal Air Force has defended British skies. In 1940 it experienced its greatest test in the Battle of Britain. Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK …

Dec 1, 2025 · Battle of Britain, during World War II, the successful defense of Great Britain against unremitting and destructive air raids conducted by the German air force (Luftwaffe) …

During the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, the Royal Air Force (RAF) was locked in an existential fight with Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe. In the heat of the campaign, Prime Minister …

Discover how the Battle of Britain unfolded and view the key and decisive moments of the battle.

May 8, 2024 · The Battle of Britain, dated 10 July to 31 October, 1940 by the UK Air Ministry, was an air battle between the German Luftwaffe and British Royal Air Force and allies during the …

A key prerequisite for the invasion was the elimination of the Royal Air Force (RAF) to ensure that the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe, possessed air superiority over the English Channel and …

Nov 9, 2009 · The Battle of Britain in World War II was between Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Luftwaffe, Nazi Germany’s air force, and was the first battle in history fought solely in …

In this online exhibition we examine the economic factors and political forces that lead to the outbreak of World War 2 in 1939 and the Battle of Britain in 1940, before examining the …

Sep 15, 2025 · 2025 commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a crucial moment in World War II when the Royal Air Force bravely defended the United Kingdom …