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The late Fred Hammond was just a teenager during WWII when Hitler switched tactics and began to rain bombs down on British cities. In this blog, Fred described what it was like to live in London during the Blitz.
A significant number of RAF veterans both young and old are experiencing depression, loneliness, relationship troubles, and bereavement, a new RAF Benevolent Fund report has found.
Innovation and invention were key to the RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. One such innovator was ace pilot Adolph Gysbert 'Sailor' Malan who changed the formation fighter pilots used when attacking the Luftwaffe.
Rider Wg Cdr Steve Berry is tired, with a "sore rear", but in good spirits after day one of the Battle of Britain 75th anniversary Brompton Bike Ride.
The Late Battle of Britain veteran Stan Hartill worked as a member of the ground crew on the early Mark II Spitfires.
Day three of the Battle of Britain 75th anniversary bike ride saw Tim Coogan and his fellow cyclists arrive back in England.
Disembarking in the late afternoon, the 52 Brompton bike riders had an almost 40-mile cycle over the South Downs from Newhaven to Crawley.
While Fighter Command took on the Luftwaffe over Britain and the Channel, the airmen of Bomber Command were flying missions over Fortress Europe.
The late Hurricane pilot Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering never forgot those he flew alongside during the Battle of Britain.
Late Spitfire pilot Geoffrey Wellum shared with us what it was like to take to the skies during the Battle of Britain.
Geoffrey was just 19 when he joined the RAF. He became a Spitfire pilot and was posted to 92 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.
From reconnaissance to fast jet operations – 31 Squadron marked its 100th anniversary this week.