Last Updated on August 13, 2025 by Matt Staff In 1940, Britain faced one of its darkest hours as the skies above turned into ...

The Battle of Britain (July 10 - October 31, 1940) was a pivotal air campaign where the RAF, aided by the Fleet Air Arm, defended Britain against the Luftwaffe, preventing a German invasion. The ...

In 2027, BBMF Lancaster PA474 will debut new markings honoring IX Squadron's wartime Lancaster LM220, famed for Tallboy raids ...

Based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight maintains a fleet of iconic piston-engined aircraft to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of the ...

On Sept. 15, 1969, cinema audiences were treated to a dramatic portrayal of the famed Battle of Britain of 1940. Made long before CGI was possible, the production of the film was an incredible ...

Eastbourne International Airshow starts tomorrow - also known as Airbourne. Here's everything you need to know about the ...

During the Battle of Britain (officially defined as lasting from July through October 1940), he served with RAF No. 253 and No. 85 Squadrons and damaged a Messerschmitt 109 on September 3.

In an epic Battle of Britain clash, German He-111 bombers are attacked by RAF Hawker Hurricanes who have been scrambled to ...

Photo courtesy Royal Air Force March 18 (UPI) -- The last surviving Royal Air Force fighter pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain in 1940 during World War II has died. He was 105 years old.

The last known Battle of Britain pilot, Group Captain John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC celebrating his 105th birthday at the British Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, July 17, 2024.