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A podcast for each day of the Battle of Britain detailing aircraft crashes, engagements, targets and map positions

Kit Dunster

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2 October 1940 - Fighter sweeps on south-east London and Biggin Hill

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2015 4:17

Day: Fighter sweeps on south-east London and Biggin HillNight: London once again is the main target. Manchester, Usworth and Aberdeen also raidedWeather: Blue skies during the day with cloud building up laterThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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1 October 1940 - London is the main target with additional raids on Southampton and Portsmouth

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2015 3:23

Day: London is the main target with additional raids on Southampton and PortsmouthNight: London, Liverpool and Manchester are the main targetsWeather: Mainly fair, but generally cloudyThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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30 September 1940 - Fighter sweeps towards London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2015 15:00

Day: Fighter sweeps towards London, but few bombs droppedNight: London attackedWeather: Generally fair but cloudy with light windsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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29 September 1940 - Reduced activity in the south-east and East Anglia

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2015 4:40

Day: Reduced activity in the south-east and East AngliaNight: Raids on London and MerseysideWeather: Fine at the start and end of the day, cloudy in-betweenThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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28 September 1940 - Raids on London and the Solent area

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2015 5:35

Day: Raids on London and the Solent areaNight: Continued attacks on LondonWeather: The Channel, Straits and Thames Estuary cloudy otherwise generally fair to fineThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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27 September 1940 - Heavy attacks on London and Bristol

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2015 18:02

Day: Heavy attacks on London and BristolNight: Further raids on London, Merseyside and the MidlandsWeather: Fair in the extreme south and south-west. Cloudy in the Channel with light rain over southern EnglandThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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26 September 1940 - Supermarine factory at Southampton attacked

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2015 5:38

Day: Supermarine factory at Southampton attacked and wreckedNight: Raids on London and MerseysideWeather: Mainly fair to cloudyThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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25 September 1940 - Bristol and Plymouth bombed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2015 5:37

Day: Bristol and Plymouth bombedNight: London, North Wales and Lancashire attackedWeather: Fair to fine in most areas. CoolThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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24 September 1940 - Tilbury and Southampton raided

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2015 5:50

Day: Tilbury and Southampton raidedNight: Continued bombing of London and MerseysideWeather: Early morning fog in northern France. Channel cloudy with haze in the Straits and Thames EstuaryThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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23 September 1940 - Fighter sweeps towards London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2015 5:09

Day: Fighter sweeps towards LondonNight: Attacks on London and MerseysideWeather: fineThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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22 September 1940 - Reduced activity, London attacked at Night

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 2:42

Day: Reduced activityNight: London attackedWeather: Dull with fog in the morning. Cloud clearing during the afternoon. Some rainThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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21 September 1940 - Some fighter sweeps in Kent

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2015 2:52

Day: Some fighter sweeps in KentNight: London and Merseyside attackedWeather: mainly fineThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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20 September 1940 - One major fighter sweep towards London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2015 4:16

Day: One major fighter sweep towards London, otherwise reconnaissance onlyNight: Raids concentrated on LondonWeather: Fair with bright periods, showeryThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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19 September 1940 - Reduced activity, attacks mainly over Thames Estuary and East London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2015 3:58

Day: Reduced activity, attacks mainly over Thames Estuary and East LondonNight: Raids on London and MerseysideWeather: ShoweryThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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18 September 1940 - London and Merseyside bombed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2015 8:05

Day: London and Merseyside bombedNight: Heavy damage to LondonWeather: Bright and squallyThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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17 September 1940 - Reduced enemy activity again with only one large fighter sweep during the afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2015 5:14

Day: Reduced enemy activity again with only one large fighter sweep during the afternoonNight: Heavy attacks against London. Merseyside and Glasgow also raidedWeather: Squally showers with thunder and bright intervalsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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16 September 1940 - Only minor air activity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2015 3:47

Day: Only minor air activityNight: Continuous attacks against London. Smaller raids on Merseyside and the MidlandsWeather: General rain and cloudThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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15 September 1940 - Heavy attacks on London. Highest German losses since 18 August

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2015 20:03

Day: Heavy attacks on London, broken up by Fighter Command. Highest German losses since 18 August [185 claimed]Night: Heavy damage to LondonWeather: Fair with some cloud patches. Fine during the eveningThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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14 September 1940 - Fighter-bomber attacks during the afternoon on London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2015 6:56

Day: Hitler postpones the German invasion until September 17th. Fighter-bomber attacks during the afternoon on LondonNight: Reduced activity but main attacks against LondonWeather: Showers and local thunder. Cloud in the Straits, Channel and Thames EstuaryThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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13 September 1940 - Small raids mainly against London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2015 2:19

Day: Small raids mainly against London. Hitler in conference, discussing the German air offensive and invasion plans.Night: Renewed attacks against LondonWeather: Unsettled, rain in most districtsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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12 September 1940 - Reconnaissance and small raids in the south

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2015 2:58

Day: Reconnaissance and small raids in the southNight: Lesser raids on LondonWeather: Unsettled, rain in most districtsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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11 September 1940 - Three large raids in the south-east, including London, Portsmouth and Southampton

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 14:32

Day: Three large raids in the south-east, including London. Portsmouth and Southampton attackedNight: London and Merseyside attackedWeather: Mainly fine with some local showers. Cloud in the Channel and Thames EstuaryThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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10 September 1940 - Single-aircraft raids on airfields during the afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2015 3:06

Day: Single-aircraft raids on airfields during the afternoonNight: Main attacks against London. Some lesser raids on Merseyside and South WalesWeather: Generally cloudy, some rainThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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9 September 1940 - Unsuccessful attacks on London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2015 11:53

Day: Unsuccessful attacks on London, Thames Estuary and aircraft factoriesNight: Main target is London, including the City and West EndWeather: Scattered showers, thundery in the east. Channel fairThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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8 September 1940 - Slight activity. Some small attacks on airfields

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2015 4:41

Day: Slight activity. Some small attacks on airfieldsNight: Heavy raid on London, mainly in the eastWeather: Fair early morning and evening, cloudy for the remainder of the dayThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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7 September 1940 - Day bombing switched to London with a heavy attack on the capital

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2015 16:46

Day: Day bombing switched to London with a heavy attack on the capitalNight: Raids on London continue from dusk till dawn. Main objectives Eat End and DocksWeather: Fair with some hazeThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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6 September 1940 - Three main attacks, largely broken up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 10:53

Day: Three main attacks, largely broken upNight: Harassing raidsWeather: Fine, but cooler. Haze in the Straits and Thames EstuaryThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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5 September 1940 - Continued attacks on airfields and aircraft factories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2015 10:12

Day: Continued attacks on airfields and aircraft factoriesNight: London, Manchester and Liverpool attackedWeather: Clear but clouding over in the east in the afternoonThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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4 September 1940 - Two major attacks on airfields

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 10:48

Day: Two major attacks on airfields. Serious damage to the Vickers Works at BrooklandsNight: Further raid on LiverpoolWeather: Fine and warm with haze in the Channel and Straits. Occasional rain and strong winds in the northThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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3 September 1940 - Further heavy airfield attacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2015 8:24

Day: Further heavy airfield attacksNight: Liverpool bombed once again. Harassing raids on South Wales and the south-west coastWeather: Fine and warm. Some cloud and drizzle in the north, haze in the Channel and StraitsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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2 September 1940 - Four main phases of airfield attacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2015 12:00

Day: Once again, four main phases of airfield attacksNight: Scattered raids on Liverpool, the Midlands and South WalesWeather: Continuing fine and warm. Early-morning mist and fog patchesThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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1 September 1940 - Heavy damage to airfields following four major attacks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2015 8:19

Day: Heavy damage to Fighter Command airfields following four major attacksNight: Liverpool attacked again. Smaller raids in the Midlands and South WalesWeather: Fair with cloudy patches during the morning, clearing during the afternoonThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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31 August 1940 - Fighter Command suffers its heaviest losses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2015 17:22

Day: Fighter Command suffers its heaviest losses. Airfields in the south and south-east raidedNight: Liverpool once again the main target with lesser attacks covering the north-east coast to PlymouthWeather: Mainly fair with haze over the Thames Estuary and Dover StraitsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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30 August 1940 - Heavy attacks on south-eastern airfields

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2015 14:14

Day: Dummy raids on shipping then heavy attacks on south-eastern airfields. Luton attackedNight: Third raid on Liverpool. Single raids over wide areaWeather: FairThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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29 August 1940 - Airfields attacked in the south and south-east

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2015 7:06

Day: Quiet in the morning, airfield attacks in the south and south-east later in the dayNight: Further attacks on Liverpool with diversionary raids in the MidlandsWeather: Showers and bright intervals. Cloud in the Channel and StraitsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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28 August 1940 - Three-phase attack on airfields in Kent, Essex and Suffolk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2015 10:01

Day: Three-phase attack on airfields in Kent, Essex and SuffolkNight: First major attack on Liverpool (150 bombers). Harassing attacks on London, Midlands and north-east coastWeather: Fine and fair but cold. Cloud in Dover StraitsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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27 August 1940 - Reconnaissance in Portsmouth and Southampton areas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 4:42

Day: Reconnaissance mainly in the Portsmouth - Southampton areaNight: Widespread attacks on industry and airfields from Lincolnshire to PortsmouthWeather: Rain in central and eastern England. Some cloud in the Channel and haze over Dover StraitsThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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26 August 1940 - Dover, Folkstone and airfields in Kent and Essex attacked

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2015 15:19

Day: Dover, Folkstone and airfields in Kent and Essex attacked. Lesser raids in the SolentNight: Widespread raids, Industrial areas and airfields the main targetsWeather: Mainly cloudy but dry. Brighter in the south.This post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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25 August 1940 - Main raids in the south-west during the afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2015 6:15

Day: Slight activity in the morning, main raids by Luftflotte 3 in the south-west during the afternoonNight: Continued widespread attacks with the main concentration in the MidlandsWeather: Early morning fair but the remainder of the day cloudyThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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24 August 1940 - Airfield attacks south-east

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2015 8:12

Day: Airfield attacks south-east, Manston evacuated. Heavy raid on PortsmouthNight: Heavier attacks over wide area. MinelayingWeather: Fine and clear in the south, drizzle in the northThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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23 August 1940 - Single raids in the south and reconnaissance flights

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2015 3:24

Day: Single raids in the south and reconnaissance flightsNight: Main attacks in South WalesWeather: Showers with bright intervals. Cloudy in Straights, Channel & Thames EstuaryThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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22 August 1940 - Shipping reconnaissance and attacks on 2 Channel convoys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2015 3:16

Day: Shipping reconnaissance and attacks on 2 Channel convoysNight: Increased activity particularly in the Midlands, north and west. Some minelayingWeather: Cloudy and squallyThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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21 August 1940 - Small raids on airfields in the east and south

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2015 4:27

Day: Small raids on airfields in the east and southNight: Slight activity including ScotlandWeather: Cloudy, occasional rainThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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20 August 1940 - Kent and Essex airfields attacked

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 2:42

Day: Scattered raids in the morning. Kent and Essex airfields attacked during the afternoonNight: Very little activity. One or two raids in the south-westWeather: Generally cloudy, rain spreading from the north. Channel mainly fineThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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19 August 1940 - Isolated raids on Britain. Heavy reconnaissance activity

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2015 3:55

Day: Isolated raids on Britain. Heavy reconnaissance activityNight: Widespread harassing raids and minelayingWeather: Mainly cloudy, occasional showers in the eastThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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18 August 1940 - Massed German formations attack airfields in the south and south-east

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2015 23:05

Day: Massed German formations return attacking airfields in the south and south-eastNight: Light bombing in Bristol, East Anglia and South Wales. MinelayingWeather: Fine and fair early, cloudy for the rest of the dayThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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17 August 1940 - Activity limited to reconnaissance sorties

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2015 2:00

Day: Activity limited to reconnaissance sorties. Fighter Command faces pilot shortagesNight: Light raids on the Midlands, Merseyside and South WalesWeather: Fine in the Channel, haze and some cloud in the eastThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainAnd read our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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16 August 1940 - Airfields in Kent, Hampshire and West Sussex attacked

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2015 16:30

Day: Airfields in Kent, Hampshire and West Sussex attacked with widespread damage. Radar station at Ventnor put out of action. Other targets in Oxfordshire, Essex and Suffolk hitRAF Sector Station at TANGMERE was BOMBED HEAVILY and F/Lt Nicolson WINS the ONLY VC of the Battle of Britain.P/O Billy Fiske, a famous American Olympic Champion, was badly burned in action over Tangmere and died in hospital the next day. P/O Billy Fiske was one of 11 American pilots to fly in the RAF - he was the first of them to be killedNight: Numerous light attacksWeather: Mainly fair and warm with haze over the ChannelThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainAnd read our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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15 August 1940 - Luftwaffe launches the biggest raids so far on airfields

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2015 23:14

Day: Decisive raids, the most intensive period to date. 75 aircraft lost with airfields as their targetsNight: Little activityWeather: High pressure giving fine, warm weather although some cloud remained in the Channel areaThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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14 August 1940 - Targets in south-east and west including airfields

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2015 8:02

Day: Targets in south-east England, airfields and communications facilities along with airfields in the westNight: Little activityWeather: Mainly cloudy with bright patches and cloud in the ChannelThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainAnd read our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.ukread by Kit Dunster

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13 August 1940 - Heavy raids on Eastchurch, Portland, Southampton, and Kent and Hampshire airfields

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2015 18:08

Day: Eagle Day misfires. Heavy raids on Eastchurch, Portland, Southampton, and Kent and Hampshire airfieldsNight: Light attacks on Midlands, Wales and the West CountryWeather: Fine with some mist patchesThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

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