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Posted on 11 Sep 202115 Sep 2021 by genealogyjude · 4 Comments

The Fighting Fifty Fourth – 54 Squadron- Battle of Britain – August 1940

Some of the most intense fighting in the history of air warfare occurred over the skies of Kent in August 1940 when the Battle of Britain was at its height. 54 Squadron, having been posted to No. 11 Group, was one of the squadrons that bore the brunt of the German aerial assault. At this…

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