This report details the beginning of the Battle of Britain, outlining the impressive number of aircraft brought down by the R.A.F. and ground defence units, who work tirelessly to protect Britain. Reported in the Bromley & District Times, 23rd August 1940 295 Raiders Down in 7 Days Brilliant Work by R.A.F. and Ground Defences In air battles of enormous proportions which have raged over Kent and South Coasts this week the R.A.F. and British ground defences have exacted heavy toll from the enemy. In seven days from last Thursday, when…
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King Visits Anti-Aircraft in West Wickham, 1940
The King has twice visited North-West Kent this week – on Saturday before for a Home Guard parade at West Wickham, and again on Wednesday to inspect a number of defence units, including a listening post at West Wickham. As reported in the Bromley & District Times, 16th August 1940
The Battle of Britain is on, August 1940
When France collapsed, it was anticipated that Britain would be next. However, as the Bromley & District Times reported in August 1940, both the R.A.F. and anti-aircraft gunners, although less in numbers, were vastly superior and stronger, managing to keep enemy at bay. German planes not brought down were sent reeling home, damaged and diminished. The Battle of Britain had begun… It’s On… The Battle of Britain is on. It has not begun in the way many people expected. When France collapsed so tragically, through the weakness and treachery of her new…