Battle of Britain photo gallery

Here is a selection of photos taken around the time of the Battle of Britain.

Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the Battle of Britain.

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Air crew taking some rare downtime.

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A Spitfire on an airfield during the Battle of Britain.

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Air Vice Marshal Sholto Douglas greets Prime Minster Winston Churchill.

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Aircrew next to a Bolton Paul Defiant.

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Ground crew working round the clock to get an aircraft airborne.

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Squadron Leader Nigel Rose.

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Ground staff talking to pilots during the Battle of Britain.

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