RAF Museum Battle of Britain Podcasts

Bert Williams

In the early 1940’s Bert Williams began his professional football career playing for Walsall FC. During the outbreak of World War II, Bert joined the Royal Air Force as a Physical Training Instructor (PTI). Throughout his time in the RAF Bert continued to play football for the RAF football team making guest appearances for professional teams including Chelsea whilst stationed around the country. At the end of WWII, Bert signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and later went on to play for England. He is now the oldest living England International to have played in a World Cup.

In this podcast, Bert Williams discusses his life as a professional footballer and his career in the RAF during WWII. Hear about the other famous football stars of the day he played with in the RAF and his time stationed at RAF Cosford. In his own words, listen to the fascinating story of this football legend and WWII veteran.

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Al Deere

A biography of Al Deere, a fighter pilot whose autobiography was appropriately titled 'Nine Lives'. He became a highly decorated RAF fighter pilot.

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Billy Fiske: An American in the RAF

A profile of the first American to die in the War, Battle of Britain pilot Billy Fiske.

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Battle of Britain Victoria Crosses

The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 as Britain's highest award for valour in the presence of the enemy without regard for rank. This prestigious medal was awarded on three occasions during the official dates of the Battle of Britain. However a case can be made that a fourth Victoria Cross was won during this campaign. This podcast tells the story of the four men who were recognised with their nation's highest honour for bravery for their actions throughout the summer and autumn of 1940.

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"Repeat Please!" Poles in the Battle of Britain

During the Battle of Britain, Polish pilots flew and fought superbly, destroying large numbers of enemy aircraft at a critical stage in the campaign. This Royal Air Force Museum podcast tells the story of the Poles and celebrates their major contribution to the victory over Hitler's Luftwaffe.

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"Repeat Please!" Polacy w Bitwie o Anglię

Podczas toczącej się "Bitwy o Anglię" polscy piloci wykazali się niezłomną wolą walki, zestrzelając znaczącą ilośc nieprzyjacielskich samolotów w kulminacyjnym momencie Bitwy. Podkast przygotowany przez nasze Muzeum Lotnictwa opowiada o losach tych Polaków i wyraza uznanie za ich wielki wkład w zwycięstwo nad Hitlerowską Luftwaffe.

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