"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" - Winston Churchill, 29th August 1940.
Hope you all spare a moment for those who perished in the greatest air battle in history.
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN - 75TH ANNIVERSARY
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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN - 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Sweat and shite and blood!
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A phenomenal achievement of determination bravery and courage from our British pilots, and lets not forget the brave Polish pilots who fought in this battle too.
Bernie 77
Bernie 77
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the numbers are incredible in today's hysterical media circus
over 50.000,yes50.000 RAF were killed alone during the 2nd World War
over 50.000,yes50.000 RAF were killed alone during the 2nd World War
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Over 70,000 RAF personnel died in WW2. Approx 55,000 of these were killed in bombing raids.strangledinAuch wrote:the numbers are incredible in today's hysterical media circus
over 50.000,yes50.000 RAF were killed alone during the 2nd World War
Sweat and shite and blood!
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Re: THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN - 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Awe-inspiring stuff! Makes most of us seem a bit pathetic really!
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Everybody should pay respect to these Giants..........
EVERYBODY
EVERYBODY
on on on on
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