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 Other Few
The Battle of Britain is best known as a famous victory for Fighter Command, but the role of two other Services within the RAF is often overlooked. This podcast tells the story of how Bomber Command and Coastal Command mounted difficult operations, and made enormous sacrifices, to repel the invasion of Hitler's forces.
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Battle of Britain Podcast for Schools
In 1940 Britain prepared for invasion by German forces. Her defence was to be the Royal Air Force's finest hour. Find out more about the Battle of Britain in this podcast, aimed at children at Key Stage 2 level.
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The Few
The story of how ordinary men from all over the world became known in the Battle of Britain as "The Few".
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Fighter Aircraft of The Battle of Britain
A comparison of the main fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain: the Spitfire, Hurricane and the Bf-109. There is also some discussion of the Bf-110 and Boulton-Paul Defiant.
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Who Won The Battle of Britain
This podcast examines the reasons for the Battle of Britain's progress, and some of the alternative invasion plans which may have come about in the summer of 1940.
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Phases of the Battle of Britain
This podcast describes the distinct phases, identified by the RAF and many historians, of the Battle of Britain.
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