Yahoo

Last surviving RAF fighter ace from the Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemmingway, dies at 105

RAF Group Captain John "Paddy" Hemmingway, the last known surviving pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain, died peacefully Monday at home in his native Dublin, Ireland. He was awarded the ...
Business Wire

RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Preserves Heritage of Iconic Second World War Aircraft with RWS

CHALFONT SAINT PETER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RWS, the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and intellectual property services, is helping the RAF Battle of ...
The Aviationist

An interesting composite photo pays homage to the Polish pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain.

Konrad “kifcio” Kifert, member of the Air-Action Association of the Aviation Photographers from Poland paid a great tribute to the Polish WW2 veterans who fought in the Battle of Britain. The shot ...
Digital Journal

Review: RAF Museum — Battle of Britain experience in London (Includes interview and first-hand account)

The Battle of Britain is the name given to the Second World War air campaign waged by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) against the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) during the summer and autumn ...
The Aviationist

80 Years Ago, The Battle Of Britain, The First Military Campaign Fought Entirely By Air Forces, Ended

The Battle of Britain was the first major defeat of Germany during World War 2. October 31, 2020 conventionally marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Britain. The battle, described ...
Irish Central

Irish honor 103-year-old Irishman last surviving pilot of Battle of Britain against Nazis

A 103-year-old veteran who flew for the Royal Air Force during World War II was honored at a special Veterans H 2022 event. The Irish Air Corps celebrated a special centenary Veterans Day on Friday, ...
Newsday

Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies at 105

LONDON — The last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain has died, severing the last living link to the few thousand young men who fought the Nazi air force to a standstill amid fears that Britain ...
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Battle of Britain Bomber Intercept! RAF Hurricanes attack He-111s - Historic WWII Mini-Movie

In the summer of 1940, the fate of Britain hung in the balance. The Luftwaffe launched relentless air raids, but the RAF stood firm. This video recreates a critical moment in the Battle of Britain, as ...
THE WEEK

What was the Battle of Britain and why was it so important?

Today marks the 78th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain, seen as a major turning point in the Second World War. This year, the anniversary coincides with a flypast over Buckingham ...
The National Interest

World War II: The Royal Navy’s Heroic Role in the Battle of Britain

The Royal Air Force was forced to hastily withdraw its fighter squadrons from France lest they were wiped out by attrition. Miraculously, 338,000 men of the British Expeditionary Force were evacuated ...
UPI

Last surviving RAF fighter ace from the Battle of Britain dies at 105

March 18 (UPI) --The last surviving Royal Air Force fighter pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain in 1940 during World War II has died. He was 105 years old. Announcing the death of John "Paddy" ...