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The Battle of Britain
What you need to know before your trail
The Nazi Blitzkrieg was unlike any invasion the world had ever seen. It hit Europe with a force and aggression that no-one could counter. Within weeks the German armies were at the French coast and looking across at Britain, a country still reeling from the opening salvoes of the war. It seemed impossible that she would be able to resist invasion.
But between the Nazis and glory stood more than just the pilots of Fighter Command. There was Bomber and Coastal Command, the Royal Navy and the incredible Auxiliary Patrol Service. In this darkest hour, Britain’s defence was truly a national effort, and one that had been considerably better prepared for than the German attack.
Travel Guide
(c) Battle of Britain Tours
There are many sites to visit across the country in order to best appreciate and to learn more about the Battle of Britain. The Battle of Britain Tours site is a good place to start for organised and informative tours to places most associated with the battles.
There are also many places such as museums and memorials where you can visit:
The most important ones are the Battle of Britain Monument in London which is a striking 25m-long bronze monument commemorating the pilots who died. The memorial is on the banks of the Thames opposite the London Eye.
Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent.
Westminster Abbey
St James’s Church, Paddington also have memorial windows to the battle
Croydon Airport
There is a memorial here since it was one of the RAF bases during the battle,
Isle of Skye
There is memorial to the pilots here, topped by a raven sculpture.
Museums
Kent Battle of Britain
Hawkinge in Kent (Aerodrome Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7AG)
RAF Bentley Priory
Stanmore in London, at the former RAF Bentley Priory. They have a huge collection of RAF & Battle of Britain memorabilia on display.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Battle of Britain
Destination : Great Britain Author/Guide: James Holland Departure Time: WWII
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