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WW2: The book of the centenary of the RAF
RAF 100: The Official Story
What you need to know before your trail
The Official Story RAF 100 celebrates and commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Air Force. Officially endorsed by the RAF, and with unique access to their historic archives, the world-renowned broadcaster James Holland uses photographs and documents to tell the story of the people, planes and missions as never before. From its genesis in the horrors of the First World War, when pilots were open to the elements in craft made of wood and fabric, to the infamous Battle of Britain of the Second World War, through to the life-saving missions carried out in today’s trouble zones, The Official Story RAF 100 looks at the men, women and aircraft that are at the heart of this great service.
Travel Guide
RAF stations in the UK (c) Wikipedia
Find out more about each station here: The RAF stations
There are many sites to visit across the country in order to best appreciate and to learn more about the RAF and the Battle of Britain. The Battle of Britain Tours site is a good place to start for organised and informative tours to places most associated with the battles.
There are also many places such as museums and memorials where you can visit:
The most important ones are the Battle of Britain Monument in London which is a striking 25m-long bronze monument commemorating the pilots who died. The memorial is on the banks of the Thames opposite the London Eye.
Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent.
Westminster Abbey
St James’s Church, Paddington also have memorial windows to the battle
Croydon Airport
There is a memorial here since it was one of the RAF bases during the battle,
Isle of Skye
There is memorial to the pilots here, topped by a raven sculpture.
Museums
Kent Battle of Britain
Hawkinge in Kent (Aerodrome Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7AG)
RAF Bentley Priory
Stanmore in London, at the former RAF Bentley Priory. They have a huge collection of RAF & Battle of Britain memorabilia on display.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: RAF 100: The Official Story
Destination : Great Britain Author/Guide: James Holland Departure Time: WWII
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