First World War and Second World War plaques at the Natural History Museum, London
First World War plaque at the Natural History Museum, London
Between 10 July and 31 October 1940, RAF Fighter Command engaged the Luftwaffe in a pivotal battle over British skies. This period, which Winston Churchill famously described as the country's "finest hour," marked the first major military campaign fought almost entirely in the air. The RAF's success in this battle represented Nazi Germany's first significant defeat, reshaping strategic calculations for all involved nations for the remainder of the war. The Luftwaffe, led by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, faced off against roughly 3,000 Allied airmen, including a significant contingent from Poland and Czechoslovakia. See our article on the The Battle of Britain: How RAF Fighter Command Held the Skies in 1940.
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