Soviet Overflights
In the early days of the Cold War, the Royal Air Force flew some overflights of the Soviet Union on behalf of our American allies. This podcast …
Category: RAF Campaigns
Women of the Battle of Britain
Women didn’t fly in combat in the Battle of Britain, but they ferried aircraft and ran the control system which ultimately resulted in victory. This podcast tells …
The Battle of Britain from the BBC Archives
This is an extract from a forthcoming BBC Audiobook containing recordings from the BBC Archives. With news bulletins, reportage, personal accounts from the ground crews and excerpts …
Phases of the Battle of Britain
This podcast describes the distinct phases, identified by the RAF and many historians, of the Battle of Britain.
The RAF in 1939
This podcast provides a snapshot of the state of the Royal Air Force in 1939. Massive organisational changes and expansion would ensure that it was prepared for …