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Battle of Britain 2007

Press release 1

The 700 Wing Air Force Association of
Canada, Alberta Aviation Museum and
Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society are
pleased to invite Edmontonians to join us
for the Annual “Battle of Britain” Parade
September 16th starting at 10:30am at the
Alberta Aviation Museum.

Coming on the heels of the recent
controversy of the Canadian War
Museum’s plaque on the allied bombing
campaign the “Battle of Britain” parade
celebrates and honours the bravery,
dedication and selflessness of the fighter
pilots of the RAF, Canada and other allied nations defending England against the “Strategic Bombing” by the Nazi Luftwaffe in 1940.

This small group of 700 allied fighter pilots known as “The Few” stood against and overwhelming force of 3000 Nazi Luftwaffe aircraft and stopped Hitler’s advance across Europe.

Edmontonians such as Peter “Cowboy” Blatchford, son of Edmonton Mayor Ken Blatchford, as well as others that were among “The Few”, so we take pride in celebrating their stand and sacrifice for freedom each September on the first Sunday after the 15th. The “Battle of Britain” began July, 1940 and ran through October, 1940. The 15th of September is considered by many to be the turning point were the Luftwaffe determined that they could not win.

This year we will also be running the movie “Battle of Britain” the night of September 14th at 7:00pm as part of our winter Museum and a Movie program. Regular Museum admission applies.

Thomas Hinderks
Executive Director
Alberta Aviation Museum
Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society