Battle of Britain Video -
Tom Neil Part 4: North Weald & The Hurricane
Here, Wing Commander Tom Neil describes the devastation of North Weald Airfield by the Luftwaffe and the challenges created for pilots by the Hurricane's design before recounting the mistake made by Hitler on 7th of September 1940 - which ultimately led to the Luftwaffe losing the Battle of Britain.
Tom Neil Part 5: Heroes & Loss
In, perhaps, the most poignant section of his speech Wing Commander Tom Neil describes the bravery of two members of his Squadron; South African Percy Burton and Irish Pilot Officer 'Bryan' Meaker who died in an engagement on 27th September 1940.
Tom Neil Part 6: The Reality
In this final section Wing Commander Tom Neil recounts the reality of high altitude flight in 1940 and the camaraderie that existed between the pilots in his Squadron.
