6 November
On this day in 1935, the prototype K5083 (Hawker Hurricane) took to the air for the first time at the hands of Hawker’s chief test pilot, Flight Lieutenant (later Group Captain) George Bulman.
Bulman was assisted by two other pilots in subsequent flight testing; Philip Lucas flew some of the experimental test flights, while John Hindmarsh conducted the firm’s production flight trials.
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25 – 30 September – On this day
The German attacks in this period are sent mostly against aircraft factories. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
19-25 September
German attacks continue with minor raids. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
19 September – On this day
The German invasion fleet begins to disperse from the Channel ports.
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18 September – On this day
During the day there is a German attack by 50 bombers on targets in London. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
17 September
Although the Battle of Britain did not officially end until 31 October, and indeed there were still some fierce clashes to come, it was effectively over after 15 September. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
17 September – On this day
Hitler postpones Operation Sealion until further notice. The German invasion flotillas are attacked during the night by RAF Bomber Command and a fair degree of damage is done. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
15 September – On this day – The Turning Point
Kesselring makes another great effort against London. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
11 September – On this day
The air fighting goes well for the Germans. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
10 September – On this day
Hitler postpones Operation Sealion decision for four days. Continue reading “WWII – The 75th Anniversary – Battle of Britain”
8 September – On this day
Battle of Britain
There is relatively little activity on this day, but it is important because of a decision by Dowding (Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding – commanding RAF Fighter Command).
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1-6 September 1940 – Battle of Britain
The German attacks on the British airfields continue but with less strength than in the two previous days. Effort is wasted on less vital aircraft factories. Continue reading “WWII The 75th Anniversary – The Battle of Britain”
26 August 1940 – The Battle of Britain
German attacks on southern England continue, while according to the original timetable a decision on whether to invade (Operation Sealion) should have been made by now. Continue reading “WWII The 75th Anniversary”
25 August 1940 – The Battle of Britain
The main German attack prosecuted today is against the fighter airfield of Warmwell. As with the previous day the attack is heavily escorted.
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