The Lysander
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The Lysander was the mainstay of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War Two. The Lysander was used to transport SOE operatives to and from occupied Europe – a mission that was fraught with danger – so that they could help resistance movements in western Europe. The Lysander
Noor Inayat Khan
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Noor Inayat Khan was a member of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) founded in World War Two to support the work of the French Resistance and to help fulfil Winston Churchill’s desire to ‘set Europe ablaze’. Some operatives for the SOE found posthumous post-war fame as a result of
RAF Biggin Hill
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Biggin Hill Fighter Base played a decisive part in the Battle of Britain. Biggin Hill gained the nickname “The Strongest Link”, which was later incorporated into the fighter station’s crest. Biggin Hill was a sector or controlling station in No 11 Group, Fighter Command. It commanded ‘Sector C’,
601 Millionaires Squadron
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601 Squadron was given the nickname ‘Millionaires Squadron’ because of the men who joined it – originally many were from wealthy backgrounds and led a lifestyle accordingly. Many in 601/Millionaires Squadron were privately educated and had flying experience even before the dark shadows of war gathered over Europe.
James Nicolson
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Eric James Nicolson was the only member of Fighter Command to win a Victoria Cross during the Battle of Britain. In fact, Nicolson was the only member of Fighter Command to win a VC throughout the whole of World War Two. His VC can be seen at the RAF
American Pilots and the Battle of Britain
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For the duration of the Battle of Britain, America was officially neutral, only coming into the war after the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941. Many in America supported what Great Britain and her allies were fighting for but memories of World War One were still raw and
Group 13 Fighter Command
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Group 13 of Fighter Command was formed to protect the north of England and Scotland. Group 13 also provided bases for pilots from Groups 11 and 12 to rest and recuperate before returning to duties in Southern England again. Group 13 had its headquarters at the Blakelaw Estate
Group 11 Fighter Command
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Group 11, Fighter Command, played the most decisive part in the Battle of Britain. Group 11 bore the brunt of the Luftwaffe attacks and as a result suffered the highest number of casualties. Group 11 was commanded by Air Vice-Marshal Sir Keith Park and had its headquarters at Uxbridge.
Fighter Command Groups
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Fighter Command was divided into fighter groups that had a specific part of Britain to guard during the Battle of Britain. However, it was perfectly feasible for sectors from one group to be sent to another sector of another group to support that group need during a heavy attack.
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