Battle Of Britain Collection (page 5)

WW2 Air raid warden by road side Sept 40 warning notice for road users

WWII: BATTLE OF BRITAIN. Children taking shelter in a trench during the Battle of Britain. Photograph by John Topham, 1940

Battle of Britain pilots from Biggin Hill spent many off - duty hours in the White Hart Pub in Brasted, Kent, where the replica board on which they signed their names can still be seen

Hole In Floor
19th October 1940: A hole in the floor of St Pauls Cathedral, London, after the cathedral was hit in a German bombing raid. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Air Raid Pattern
6th September 1940: Interwoven vapour trails over London during an early morning air raid in the Battle of Britain. (Photo by David Savill/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Damaged St Paul s
20th October 1940: A hole in the roof of St Pauls Cathedral after an air raid. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

At The Ready
August 1939: Pilots scramble for their Hurricane fighters at an RAF station. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

WWII: BATTLE OF BRITAIN. An off-duty team of armsworkers practicing putting out incendiary bombs in the dump of a factory; pictured are A.T. Atkins (foreground), L.E. Bennett (right), and C

WWII: LONDON SHELTER, c1940. Wardens post adjacent to a warehouse shelter, Southeast London. Photograph, c1940

POSTER: BATTLE OF BRITAIN. British poster illustrating the losses incurred by the German Luftwaffe against the Royal Air Force on 15 September 1940, during the Battle of Britain. Poster, c1940

A British Supermarine Spitfire bursting through explosive flames
A British Supermarine Spitfire bursting through the explosive flames of its recent kill

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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.