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How many fleet air arm pilots were killed in the battle of Britain?
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56 Pilots saw service in the Battle of Britain, this included 804 and 808 Naval Air Squadrons and Pilots attached to RAF Fighter Command Squadrons, of which 9 lost their lives during the battle.
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