Battle of Britain Day is the name given to the large-scale aerial battle that took place on 15 September 1940, during the Battle of Britain. On Sunday, 15 September 1940, the Luftwaffe launched its largest and most concentrated attack against London in the hope of drawing out the RAF into a battle of annihilation. Around 1,500 aircraft took part in the air battles which lasted until dusk. The action was the climax of the Battle of Britain.
RAF Fighter Command defeated the German raids and in the aftermath Hitler postponed Operation Sea Lion, the planned amphibious assault by the German armed forces onto the British mainland. This defeat proved to change the course of the war and in turn world History, and so although the Battle of Britain continued for another few months it is this day that is recognised as the turning point, and the thus the day on which the victory is commemorated.
It is most often the air crew who are remembered for their bravery, and not without good reason, but there are many others that contributed at this time including the ground crew supporting those in the air, the drivers, radar operators, plotters, ARP wardens, firefighters and nurses to name just a few.
The 15th of September, now known as Battle of Britain Day, is an annual commemoration of the battle in the United Kingdom.
Around 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes will fly across the South to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Prince Harry will attend the Battle of Britain Flypast at Goodwood Aerodrome on Tuesday
The prince will join Battle of Britain veterans and wounded servicemen supported by his Endeavour Fund for the flypast to mark the anniversary of victory in the Battle of Britain.
The event brings more Battle of Britain aircraft together in one place than at any time since World War Two, with an estimated 40 Spitfires, Hurricanes and Blenheims from across the UK, USA and Europe taking part in the flypast over the South of England, across WW2 airfields.
Source: http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2015-09-14/flypast-to-commemorate-battle-of-britain-anniversary/
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