List of aircraft of the United Kingdom in World War II
Here is a list of aircraft used by the British Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Army Air Corps (AAC) and British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) [1] during the Second World War.
Royal Air Force (RAF) | Facts, History, & Aircraft | Britannica
4 天之前 · Royal Air Force, youngest of the three British armed services, charged with the air defense of the United Kingdom and the fulfillment of international defense commitments. During World War II, pilots of the RAF distinguished themselves in the Battle of Britain and conducted a strategic bombing campaign on Germany.
Royal Air Force - Wikipedia
Since its formation, the RAF has played a significant role in British military history. In particular, during the Second World War, the RAF established air superiority over Nazi Germany 's Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain, and led the Allied strategic bombing effort. [10][11]
History of the Royal Air Force - Wikipedia
The history of the Royal Air Force, the air force of the United Kingdom, spans a century of British military aviation. The RAF was founded on 1 April 1918, towards the end of the First World War by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.
Royal Air Force combat reports 1939-1945 - The National Archives
These records are Royal Air Force combat reports written during the Second World War. They are the official reports which pilots or air gunners filed after they had encountered enemy aircraft...
The Second World War (1939 - 1945) - RAF Museum
The Royal Air Force lost many men and women during the Second World War. At the outbreak of war a method largely similar to that practiced in the First World War of informing relatives of casualties began again.
The Second World War: Campaign Narratives - Royal Air Force
The Second World War: Campaign Narratives Air Defence of Great Britain. Air Defence of Great Britain Vol I Growth of Fighter Command July 1936-June 1940 14.6 MB. Air Defence of Great Britain Vol II The Battle of Britain Jul - Oct 1940 43.5 MB. Air Defence of Great Britain Vol III Night Air Defence, June 1940 - December 1941 7.23 MB. Air Defence of Great Britain Vol IV The Beginning of the ...
RAF Bomber Command During The Second World War
The Royal Air Force's (RAF) bombing offensive against Nazi Germany was one of the longest, most expensive and controversial of the Allied campaigns during the Second World War. Its aim was to severely weaken Germany's ability to fight, which was central to the Allies' strategy for winning the war.
Battle of Britain - Royal Air Force
Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK and overseas, the RAF defended the UK from Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe. It was the first major battle fought entirely in the air, and Nazi Germany’s first major military defeat.
Royal Air Force operations - The National Archives
The Royal Air Force (RAF) was not created until the last year of the First World War. It was formed on 1 April 1918 with the merger of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), which had been the...
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