RAF Museum Battle of Britain Podcasts
The Royal Air Force Museum Podcast Series presents a monthly podcast on a variety of subjects, examining in detail elements of the history of the Royal Air Force and our sites at London, Cosford and Stafford. This year, our podcasts will focus on the history of the Battle of Britain, as we commemorate the 70th anniversary.
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The RAF in 1939
This podcast provides a snapshot of the state of the Royal Air Force in 1939. Massive organisational changes and expansion would ensure that it was prepared for the Battle of Britain.
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Robert Stanford Tuck
A biography of Robert Stanford Tuck, a Battle of Britain Fighter Ace.
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Douglas Bader: Fighter, Pilot
When he was a child Richard Branson's father and mother were close family friends of Douglas Bader. Accordingly, Douglas would often look after the young Richard Branson whilst his parents attended social occasions.
In this podcast to commemorate the Centenary of Douglas Bader's birth on 21st February, Sir Richard Branson narrates the story of one of the most famous fighter pilots in the history of the RAF and gives his own insight into the great man.
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Introduction to the Battle of Britain
In this first of a year-long series of podcasts exploring the history of the Battle of Britain, we introduce the opponents in the Battle and set the scene for what was the Royal Air Force's defining moment.
2010 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. If you would like to learn more about the history of the Battle of Britain, why not visit the RAF Museum's Battle of Britain Hall in London which houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of aircraft that fought in the Battle? The Hall is open daily from 12 noon to 6pm.
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Dowding: Architect of Victory
A biography of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, later Lord Dowding of Bentley Priory. Dowding was a man with a long a varied career, including being the commander who steered Fighter Command to Victory in the Battle of Britain.
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Bomber Pilot's Memoir
Squadron Leader Tony Iveson's memories of being part of RAF Bomber Command aircrew in World War II. More than 55,000 men of Bomber Command died, and a permanent memorial to them is to be erected.
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