Heroism Of 'The Few' Compared To Key Workers At Battle Of Britain 80th Anniversary Service
The commemoration was the first major service at Westminster Abbey since Commonwealth Day on 9 March.
The commemoration was the first major service at Westminster Abbey since Commonwealth Day on 9 March.
The Second World War veteran says he had never imagined he would become so well known.
The RAF's victory over the Luftwaffe stopped Hitler’s plans to invade Britain.
The Women’s Auxiliary Air Force played a crucial role in using radar to detect Luftwaffe attacks.
Hitler did not bargain on the fighting spirit of those left on the ground ...
What was it about the WWII fighter plane that ensured its status as an icon?
Around 3,000 Royal Air Force aircrew fought during the three-and-a-half month campaign 80 years ago, with 544 aviators losing their lives.
The mystery of missing RAF pilot Eric Lock ...
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was able to go ahead but had to take place outside.
The sites listed or upgraded include an air raid shelter featuring murals painted by schoolboys and a disguised pillbox.
The Imperial War Museums say they are "devastated" to cancel the events, citing the "rapidly-changing climate" as UK coronavirus cases rise.
The Battle of Britain as seen from the other side
The Channel Islands were brought to the brink of starvation while occupied by German forces between 30 June 1940 and 9 May 1945.
The history of D-Day is well known but the ingenious game of deception that enabled it to go ahead is less famous.
The civilian workers died when the Vickers factory they were worked at was hit.
The 80th anniversary of the Blitz is on September 7, 2020