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Battle Of Britain Collection (page 6)

Remembering the heroic Battle of Britain: A spectacular display at the 2011 Goodwood Revival as a Lancaster Bomber soars through the skies

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: WW2 Air raid warden by road side Sept 40 warning notice for road users

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: WWII: BATTLE OF BRITAIN. Children taking shelter in a trench during the Battle of Britain

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Battle of Britain pilots from Biggin Hill spent many off - duty hours in the White

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Hole In Floor

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)

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Air Raid Pattern

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)

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Damaged St Paul s

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)

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: At The Ready

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: WWII: BATTLE OF BRITAIN. An off-duty team of armsworkers practicing putting out

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: WWII: LONDON SHELTER, c1940. Wardens post adjacent to a warehouse shelter, Southeast London

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: POSTER: BATTLE OF BRITAIN. British poster illustrating the losses incurred by the

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A British Supermarine Spitfire bursting through explosive flames

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

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: British Supermarine Spitfires bursting through explosive flames

British Supermarine Spitfires bursting through explosive flames
British Supermarine Spitfires bursting through the explosive flames of their recent kill

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire attacking German Stuka dive bombers

A Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire attacking German Stuka dive bombers
A Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft attacking German Stuka dive bombers during the Battle of Britain

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: German Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers attacked by British Supermarine Spitfires

German Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers attacked by British Supermarine Spitfires
German Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers being attacked by British Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfires

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A Gloster Gladiator Mk II

A Gloster Gladiator Mk II
A Gloster Gladiator MkII of 247 Squadron which saw active duty during the Battle of Britian

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: CJ6 2396 At the going down of the sun

CJ6 2396 At the going down of the sun
At the going down of the sun, Spitfire, Goodwood Revival 2015, 2015, classic cars, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, historic cars, historic racing, Lord March, Nostalgia, Revival

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: CJ6 2375 At the going down of the sun

CJ6 2375 At the going down of the sun
At the going down of the sun, Spitfire, Goodwood Revival 2015, 2015, classic cars, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, historic cars, historic racing, Lord March, Nostalgia, Revival

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The War Office held an exhibition at the Army School of Education, Eltham Palace

The War Office held an exhibition at the Army School of Education, Eltham Palace, showing how teaching aids have been devised for use in the Army education schemes in the pre-release

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The Man Who Came Back. Squadron Leader R R Stanford Tuck, DSO, DFC, returns

The Man Who Came Back. Squadron Leader R R Stanford Tuck, DSO, DFC, returns to the White Hart Public House in Brasted where, in 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Children of the hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead

Children of the hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead. This became one of the most published pictures of the war - 1940 eTopFoto

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: RAF Supermarine Spitfire

RAF Supermarine Spitfire

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Detail of bombers on memorial sculpture, Battle of Britain Monument, Victoria Embankment

Detail of bombers on memorial sculpture, Battle of Britain Monument, Victoria Embankment, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Hawker Hurricane - British and allied WWII Fighter Plane

Hawker Hurricane - British and allied WWII Fighter Plane

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: WORLD WAR II: BLITZ, 1940. The aftermath of a German blitz on London, 7-8 September 1940

WORLD WAR II: BLITZ, 1940. The aftermath of a German blitz on London, 7-8 September 1940, near the height of the Battle of Britain




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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.