Battle of Britain Tours

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Celebrating the first year Anniversary of Battle of Britain Tours with the launch of a new programme for Schools in 2024!

Special tours for School launched for 2024 Battle of Britain Tours is pleased to announce the launch of a new programme of talks and tours for Schools in 2024. Aimed at pupils studying History at GCSE and A Level and who are exploring the theme of 'Why we fight', this special programme will focus on the case study of the fighter pilot in the...

Lest we forget.

Lest we forget Remembering the 544 pilots and aircrew of Fighter Command who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Britain. Lest we forget.

Lest we forget.

Shot down on the penultimate day of the Battle of Britain: the story of Hilary Edridge When the Battle of Britain began on 10th July 1940, no-one knew whether the 331 remaining Spitfires and Hurricanes that had survived the Battle of France and evacuation of Dunkirk - as well as its small pool of experienced and newly recruited pilots - would be able to withstand the onslaught from su...

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27 September 1940: An heroic attempt to save a fellow pilot's life The bond between squadron members in combat throughout the Battle of Britain could be intense, even when when newly made, as could the lengths gone to in order to save their lives. South African, Peter Dexter DFC, had only joined 603 squadron on 16th September after having recently converted to Spit...

Check out my blog post on the decisive day - Battle of Britain day - 15 September 1940

Battle of Britain day: 15 September 1940 [Peter Pease, 603 squadron) In a bid to finally wipe out the RAF ahead of of invasion, the Luftwaffe mounted two massive raids on London on 15th September. It was a day on which Churchill himself visited 11 Group's operational headquarters at Uxbridge in order to watch the progress of the battle. It...

Check out my blog post - Pushed to breaking point

Pushed to breaking point [George 'Sheep' Gilroy, 603 squadron) The turning point in the Battle was arguably the decision to focus the attention of the Luftwaffe on 7 September 1940 towards bombing London rather than on RAF airfields. Perhaps most fortuitous of all, was the relief it provided to the pilots themselves. The pe...

'Juggling with Jesus' -

Juggling with Jesus [Sgt Alfred 'Joey', Sarre, 603 squadron] ‘Juggling with Jesus’ Being a fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain was fraught with danger and close shaves were commonplace. They were often referred to humourously by pilots as ‘Juggling with Jesus’. 603’s Sgt Alfred ‘Joey’ Sarre had his fai...

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A fighter boy from Gillingham, Kent [Sgt Norman Taylor Phillips, 65 squadron] Norman Taylor Phillips was born in Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent on 15th March 1909, the son of Herbert Edward Phillips and Harriett Phillips (nee Hooper). He was educated at Napier Road Council School. He joined the RAF as an Aircraft Apprentice in Septem...

8 August 1940 - RAF losses mount up as attacks over the Channel intensify.

8 August 1940: Five out of twelve pilots from 145 squadron killed on one day - three in 5 minutes. [2nd Baron, Flying Officer Lord Richard Kay Shuttleworth of Gawthorp of 145 squadron] Casualties in combat units on land, sea or air were always keenly felt by comrades. However heavy losses within a comparatively small and close-knit squadron of twelve operational pilots could be devastating to ope...

Check out my special 2 for 1 offer for Battle of Britain tours in Central London!

Special offer - 2 for the price of 1 throughout May on London's Battle of Britain walking tour! Battle of Britain Tours is pleased to announce the launch a special 2 for 1 offer in May for its walking tour in Central London. From Monday 1 May until Wednesday 31 May, you can now take part in an exciting and inspirational walking tour in Central London. As the target of Luftwaffe aerial attacks....

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Battle of Britain Weekend Tours Now Available For Saturday bookings! Battle of Britain Tours is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of public tours at the weekend. Starting 6 May, you can now join other individuals and small groups every other Saturday for an exciting and inspirational day out in 'Hellfire Corner' - that part of Kent that bore the brunt of...