Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Special – OUT NOW

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the editorial team at FlyPast have assembled ground-breaking material from renowned aviation historians and writers to pay tribute to ‘The Few’. In this perfect-bound 132-page special publication, the epic struggle over the fields of England during the summer of 1940 is covered in detail, using a barrage of illustrations, including specially commissioned artwork.

Featuring:

So, it begins
With France defeated and the Dunkirk retreat a reality, Hitler turned his attention to Great Britain. The scene was set for an air battle like no other – Chris Goss examines the Luftwaffe’s Battle for Britain.

Inventor, air racer, ‘ace’
Ian Simpson charts the incredible story of Clive Mayers, who joined the elite ‘Millionaire’s Squadron’.

Bomber turned fighter
Fighter Command used Blenheims as nocturnal interceptors and convoy escorts during the Battle, as Tom Spencer relates.

Visit the battle
We present a guide to some of the museums and other venues that tell the story.

Churchill’s ‘Few’
Tom Spencer pays tribute to the aircrew that fought during the Battle of Britain.

Their finest hour
Andrew Thomas reviews the fighter squadrons of the ‘Few’, while Daniel Ford details the present-day ‘Battle’ units.

A hard-fought day
On August 15 the Luftwaffe launched in force against the north of England. Graham Pitchfork tells how the enemy was sent packing.

Defiance to the end
Andrew Thomas recalls the actions of Boulton Paul’s ill-fated turret fighter during the Battle of Britain.

The Many
Just what was the rest of the RAF up to during the Battle? Graham Pitchfork explains what the oft-forgotten ‘big picture’ was like.

Battle Colours
David Howley outlines the heraldry adopted by Hurricanes and Spitfires during the hectic summer of 1940 – a balance of being hard to see, but easy to recognise!

Lest we forget
Profiling the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Spitfire II.

London’s ‘Battle’ station
Only one of the capital’s Battle of Britain airfields is still in use by the RAF. Nick Oliver reviews its role in 1940.

Thin Red Line
Fighter Command fielded more Hurricane squadrons than any other type during the Battle. Andrew Thomas recounts the actions of one of them.

and much more!
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Battle of Britain special is available now for just £4.99 from WHSmith and all other leading newsagents. Alternatively, click here to order your copy online with FREE P&P*.

*UK and BFPO only