A Battle of Britain Poem: Through Swirling Clouds

To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Britain this month, Tribute Writer Terence Foster shares a poem as a tribute to all those who fought. 

Through swirling clouds
A tribute to all who fought in the Battle of Britain.

Through swirling clouds and changing light
Our valiant few showed their might,
By skill and wit they flew with force
Dodging guns on a twisting course.

‘Per ardua ad astra’ they flew,
Young in years yet proving true
Each pledge they held in heart and soul
When winning was the hardest goal.

To echoes of rich Merlin sounds
Quick battle moves showed no bounds
As dogfights shaped wild scenes in skies
The stronger nerves would take the prize.

‘Lest we forget’, as they knew,
Tragic times would urge ‘The Few’
To tell of roles in gruelling fights
When man and plane became our knights.

History books must always show
The endless debt that we still owe
To those with wings whose stature grew.
For saving the many.  Salute ‘The Few’.

Words by Terence Foster.