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WW2: The Battle of Britain – a pivotal event of the Second World War
The Battle of Britain: Myth and Reality
What you need to know before your trail
The extraordinary struggle between British and German air forces in 1940 was one of the pivotal events of the Second World War. How close did Britain really come to invasion during this time? What were Hitler and Churchill’s motives? And what was the battle’s real effect on the outcome of the war?
Travel Guide
(c) Battle of Britain Tours
There are many sites to visit across the country in order to best appreciate and to learn more about 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: The Battle of Britain: Myth and Reality
Destination : Great Britain Author/Guide: Richard Overy Departure Time: WWII
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