Battle Of Britain Collection

Sir Winston Churchill and wife Clementine seen here returning by boat after an inspection of bomb damage in the docks, London. 27th September 1940

Supermarine Spitfire 2 / II
Supermarine Spitfire Mark2 Cutaway Line-Drawing with a Rolls-Royce Merlin 3 Aero-Engine

Docklands Blazing
1940: The docklands ablaze after the first mass air raid on London. Tower Bridge is in the background. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Avro Lancaster with RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Avro Lancaster with the Royal Air Forces Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire is silhouetted against the setting sun

Spitfire P7350, flies alongside Hurricane LF363
Spitfire P7350 (front) flies alongside Hurricane LF363 (back). P7350 (Mk IIa) is the oldest airworthy Spitfire in the world

2011 Goodwood Revival, Lancaster Bomber with Spitfire aircraft
2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting, Lancaster bomber and 2 Spitfires in aerial display

2011 Goodwood Revival Lancaster bomber and 2 Spitfires in aerial display
2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting, Lancaster bomber and 2 Spitfires in aerial display

Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Piston-Engine Date: 1942

Dakota ZA947 returns to the runway at RAF Coningsby following her display as part of the BBMF. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF)

Supermarine Spitfire
A Supermarine Spitfire IIa P7350 (foreround), and a Hawker Hurricane IIc LF363 with markings as they appeared in Guy Hamiltons film Battle Of Britain, 1969

Battle of Britain memorial near Folkestone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

2011 Goodwood Revival, row of Spitfires
2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting, row of Spitfire Aircraft

Southern Locomotive, Lydford, at Okehampton Station, 1957
A Southern Railway locomotive, no.34106 (named Lydford and part of the Battle of Britain class) sits at Okehampton Station in June 1957

A flypast of three planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight during the International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton. RNAS Yeovilton opened its gates to thousands of members of the public to

Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. Artist: Chas Brown
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine

Bombed London
circa 1940: Bomb damage sustained by the City of London. Tower Bridge can be seen in the background. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

St Pauls Bomb Damage
20th October 1940: St Pauls Cathedral after a direct hit during the blitz in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

(1874-1965). Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. English statesman and writer
WINSTON CHURCHILL (1874-1965). Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. English statesman and writer. Prime Minister Churchill inspecting bomb damage in the Battersea area of London, England

The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington Station 11th July 1940

Hawker Hurricane Mk 1
Royal Air Force RAF 56 Sqn Hawker Hurricane Parked with Sargent Higginson (In White Overalls) and RAF Officers in 1940 During the Battle-Of-Britain Date: 1940

Hurricane LF363 which is believed to be the last Hurricane delivered to the RAF. The aircraft served on 63 Squadron, 309 (Polish)

Typhoon with a commemorative paint scheme for the 75th anniversary of the Battle
For the 2015 display season a 29(R) Sqn Typhoon has received a commemorative paint scheme for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WK518 ready for inspection at RAF Coningsby. The two de Havilland Canada Chipmunks held on charge by the RAF Memorial Flight are the last in RAF service

The tail and rear gun turret of the BBMFs Avro Lancaster Thumper Mk III. The Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy Bomber of World War Two

Cockpit shot of the BBMFs Douglas Dakota ZA947 in the hanger at RAF Coningsby. Called Kwicherbichan by her crews was used on Para-dropping Operations on the eve of D-Day

Both of the of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunks at RAF Coningsby. The two de Havilland Canada Chipmunks held on charge by the RAF Memorial Flight are the last in RAF service

The Dakota passes overhead during her display with a friendly wave from the Air-Loadmaster in the doorway. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF)

Typhoon and Spitfire in Formation over Lincolnshire on the Anniversary of the Battle
A Spitfire from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is pictured with a 3 Squadron RAF Typhoon aircraft in formation over Lincolnshire

Czechoslovak pilots of No. 310 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF and their British flight commanders grouped in front of Hawker Hurricane Mark I, P3143 NN-D, at Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Damage to a house in Pype Hayes, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid on the city, carried out by a single aircraft. One person was killed, and six injured in the raid. 9th August 1940

Vapour trails of a dogfight during the Battle of Britain seen from Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells. Circa August 1940

Pilots from 501 squadron show off the tailplane rudder of a Messerschmitt 109 at RAF Filton in 1st November 1940

Prime Minister Winston Churchill seen here during a visit to the North East coast of England to inspect coastal defences and fortification as Germany and her allies amass troops

RAF Gloster Meteor jet aircraft at RAF Acklington due to take part in a Battle of Britain display. 13th September, 1963

Heinkel He-111H
Soldiers Inspect the Wreckage of a Luftwaffe 2./ Kampfgeschwader 55 Heinkel He-111 Shot-Down by Pilot-Officer Lord Rup Kay-Shuttleworth

Hawker Hurricane Fighter, 1938. The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly produced by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for the Royal Air Force

Prototype Hawker Hurricane being test flown by Flight Lieutenant PWS Bulman, c1935 (1941). PWS George Bulman was Chief Test Pilot for Hawker Aircraft from 1925

Never was so much owed
World war two; Battle of Britain propaganda poster. Never was so much owed by so many to so few. This was a wartime speech made by the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940

England, London, Embankment, Detail of Battle of Britain Memorial

Spitfire TE311 LF XVIE returns to the runway at RAF Coningsby following her display as part of the BBMF. The iconic Spitfire is a single seat British fighter aircraft credited

The Dakota of the BBMF takes off to start its display routine. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF)

A Hurricane Mk IIC which forms part of the BBMF above RAF Conningsby. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF)

A Hurricane Mk IIC starting her display routine which forms part of the BBMF. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF)

A view from the rear of the BBMFs Avro Lancaster Thumper Mk III. The Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy Bomber of World War Two

A closer view of one of four mighty Merlin engines fitted to Thumper, the Avro Lancaster Mk III undergoing maintenance in the BBMF hangar at RAF Coningsby

A close up of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WG486 at RAF Coningsby. The two de Havilland Canada Chipmunks held on charge by the RAF Memorial Flight are the last in RAF service

RAF Coningsby Station Commander taxies a Hurricane Mk IIC of the BBMF at RAF Conningsby. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF)

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Avro 638 Lancaster at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire

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Remembering the heroic Battle of Britain: A spectacular display at the 2011 Goodwood Revival as a Lancaster Bomber soars through the skies, accompanied by two agile Spitfire aircraft. Powered by the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Piston-Engine, these warbirds pay homage to the brave pilots who defended our skies. Witness Spitfire P7350 gracefully flying alongside Hurricane LF363, showcasing their timeless beauty and formidable power. The Avro Lancaster from RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight stands tall as a symbol of resilience and sacrifice. Supermarine Spitfires line up in perfect formation at the 2011 Goodwood Revival, reminding us of their crucial role in securing victory during this historic battle. The Battle of Britain memorial near Folkestone serves as a poignant reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe. Transport yourself back to 1957 with Southern Locomotive Lydford at Okehampton Station; an era when determination and unity prevailed against all odds. Chas Brown's stunning artwork captures the essence of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb in its prime during 1941 - an emblematic representation of courage and strength. From Docklands Blazing to bombed London streets, let us never forget those dark days that shaped our nation's history.