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The tactics employed by the German Luftwaffe in its attempt to gain air supremacy over the South of England during the summer of 1940 inadvertently assisted the RAF.

The tactics employed by the British Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 were very important for the survival of Britain fighting alone.

The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.

In many respects the Battle of Britain became famous as much for the aircraft that were used to fight in it as for what actually happened during that battle itself.

A review of the Avro Lancaster which entered RAF service in March 1942; a most critical period for Britain's survival during WWII.

A review of the Avro Manchester. It offered advances over the current types but the new bomber was universally disliked by its crews.

The Defiant was intended to be a bomber destroyer, but in the harsh reality of air combat that theory was found to be totally flawed.

David Lord had an active career with Transport Command; in the Middle East, Burma and in the airborne assault at Arnhem, where he carried out a valiant supply mission.

The 'Halley' was the second of the RAF four-engine 'Heavies' to become operational and served with distinction alongside the Stirling and Lancaster.

In his book "Going Solo", the famous children's author Roald Dahl retells his experiences as a British fighter pilot during World War II.

In August 1940 Hampden bombers from No.5 Group carried out a hazardous night attack on the Dortmund Ems canal system.

Between April 2 and June 14, 1982 Great Britain and Argentina fought the first modern war of the missle age in the air, on the sea, and the ground.

The Fairey Battle offered great improvement over the biplanes it superseded but in the harsh reality of combat it failed disastrously.

The existence of the new Lancaster was revealed following the audacious daylight raid on the diesel engine works at Augsburg in April 1942.

The angular Hampden offered great advances over an earlier generation of bombers but in the unforgiving arena of air combat it was judged as 'inadequate'.

Much was expected from Short's new bomber, but its performance was hampered by restrictive Air Ministry requirements.

A review of the Vickers Wellington which carried the attack to Nazi Germany when Britain stood alone.

Sqdrn.Ldr. Trent was one of the few survivors of a daylight raid over Occupied Europe that involved incredible sacrifice from its aircrew.

In 1939 England declared war on Germany, but the first eight months of World War II were marred with conservative politics, then Winston Churchill took office!

The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture

The twenty-first Sunderland International Airshow will be held in the skies of north-east England on July 25 and 26 2009.

Funny case letters by RAF Personnel form part of the recently released UK UFO files, but indicate the need for officers to be more professional in their correspondence.

This article covers the career of Hughie Edwards in war and peace. One of Bomber Command's legendary figures. Read of his remarkable operational missions.

The Douglas Boston was a versatile aircraft, well liked by the crews who operated it in a variety of conditions from tropical jungle to the snows of Russia.

Before the United States' entry into WWII, many American pilots volunteered for service in the RAF and RCAF.

In the U.K. the RAF's best PR weapon is the Red Arrows aviation display team. The pilots thrill thousands of spectators every summer with their extraordinary flying skill

Bournemouth International Airport will be 70 years old in 2011. It has grown from a small WWII Air Force station to a bustling airport that served over 1M people in 2008.

Bob Ainsworth, the defence secretary is to announce job cuts and at least one military base closure in an effort to save £1.5 billion.

Countless battles and bombing raids occurred during W.W.2. The16th October 2009 is the 70th anniversary of the 1st aerial attack on British territory by the Luftwaffe.

There was an alleged landing of an alien spacecraft in Suffolk, England, making it the most famed UFO incident in England. Some call it the British Roswell.

Two aviators appeared to close friends at or close to the time of their respective deaths. This is known as a "crisis apparition".

Pioneers of aviation were often regarded as mad, brave or charismatic. De Laroche was no different. 22 October 2009 is the 100th anniversary of her first solo flight.

In April1941 F/O Campbell carried out a torpedo strike on the battleship Gneisenau in Brest Harbour. His attack was successful but cost the entire crew their lives.

The versatile B24 did not gain the fame accorded the B17 in US service, but operated with distinction in other Commands.

Artists and poets agree - the view from Westminster Bridge is the finest in London, with such famous landmarks as the London Eye, Somerset House and Cleopatra's Needle.

The airport at Manston, near Ramsgate, offers convenience. Cheap car parking; fast turnaround in departures and arrivals; and the latest technology for cargo handling.

The story of an epic Malayan bombing mission, Dec. 1941. Scarf witnessed the destruction of his entire squadron but still carried out a heroic solo raid.

The Battle of Britain was argued to have been highly significant by the then British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.

The Battle of France was brief and bitter, with great sacrifice by RAF bomber personnel. A typical example was the heroic raid on the Meuse bridges on May 12 1940.

Barely a season goes by when the news isn't studded with headlines of devastating weather patterns. From floods, to gales to drought, weather patterns are changing.

The DC3's origins began in 1933 and 7 decades later, this evergreen transport is still in operation in all corners of the globe.

A review of the Ventura medium bomber, which was intended to replace Bomber Command's obsolescent Blenheims, but was unable to survive in daylight over Occupied Europe.

The most exciting sports in the world performed by the most exciting sportsmen will be on display for a week starting August 27th, in the Festival of Extreme Sports.

In battle the aircraft the Hawker Hurricane personified the fighting men of World War II. It was rugged, craggy and not that particularly attractive.

For many years the contribution that animals made to the war effort and through 'acts of bravery' went unrecognised. This is no longer the case thanks to Maria Dickin.

The delta winged airplane, the Vulcan bomber, was phased out of Air Force service in 1984. But call sign XH558 is once again thrilling spectators at air displays.

During the summer of 1941, a group of American aviators known as the Flying Tigers prepared to face the Japanese Air Force in combat.

At the start of WWI, British pilots belonged to the Royal Naval Air Service. In 1918 they joined forces with the Royal Flying Corps and soon carved out an essential role.

Although questing provides very good experience per hour, it is possible to exceed that by powerleveling through instances. A level 80 partner is needed to do this.

Allan Wilmot, founder member of a 1950/60s pop group, starred with Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Don Lang and Tommy Steele. The group is best known for "The Mole in the Hole."