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Battle of Britain (Paperback)

Aviation > Aviation Biography & Memoirs Aviation > Reference Aviation > WWII > Battle of Britain Military P&S History > By Century > 20th Century WWII

By Richard Hough, Denis Richards
Imprint: Pen & Sword Aviation
Pages: 420
ISBN: 9781844156573
Published: 15th November 2007
Last Released: 12th November 2007

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High above the warm, summer fields Churchill's 'few' fought with courage & skill against overwhelming odds - and won. A vivid account of the air battles as well as an explanation of how the campaign developed. Fresh insights into the controversies with the aid of original material as well as recollections of many of the surviving air crew & ground staff. Vividly illustrated with many photographs. Denis Richards, co-author of the official history of RAF operations in World War Two, and Richard Hough, the historian and biographer, have collaborated to write this magnificent new account for the general reader; as well as offering vivid descriptions of the air fighting. It explains with great authority how both sides developed their air forces in the inter-war years, a necessary prelude to a true understanding of the Battle itself. It provides fresh insights into the controversies of the time and makes use of original material derived from interviews and correspondence with over three hundred surviving air-crew and ground staff.

'Well researched, well written and thought-provoking treatise on the Battle of Britain...recommended to all those with an interest in the momentous events of this period.'

Military Aircraft Monthly Magazine, Feb 2010

WWII: Victory for RAF in Battle of Britain

15th September 1940

RAF Fighter Command is claiming victory over the Luftwaffe after a day of heavy bombing raids ended in big losses for the enemy. According to the RAF, 176 enemy aircraft were destroyed by fighter planes. At least another nine aircraft were hit by anti-aircraft guns. British casualties were much lighter - only 25 aircraft lost with 13 pilots killed or missing.


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