The Battle of Britain was an air battle and had no use for tanks unless they were used to subdue downed German pilots which would be a bad use for a tank.
The average age for pilots during the battle of britain was 20
President G.H.W. Bush was rescued by a submarine. His plane was downed near the island of Chichi Jima. Submarines were often used to rescue downed pilots and their crew in the ocean during war time.
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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.
During WW2 many German pilots destroyed Spitfires. During Battle of Britain,many pilots were flung straight into battle having only flown 40 hours, often only 10 of those in Spitfires.
It's called the Air Force Memorial. I thnik you mean what IS it. It represents the missing man formation that pilots fly during air-shows and such. It is a sign of respect to their downed wingmen.
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498 royal air force pilots died in the battle of Britain
Several notable pilots lost their lives during the Battle of Britain, including British pilots like Pilot Officer John W. M. M. 'Johnny' W. H. M. 'Jack' C. G. H. 'Ginger' L. D. H. 'Dixie' J. R. A. 'Dicky' W. H. 'Paddy' F. J. 'Taffy' and many others. Additionally, pilots from Germany's Luftwaffe, such as Major Helmut Wick, also perished during this critical conflict. The bravery and sacrifices of these pilots contributed to the air battle's historical significance.
Britain lost 544 aircrew in Battle of Britain. They don't separate pilots or others into trades.
During the Battle of Britain, approximately 2,500 Luftwaffe pilots were involved in the campaign, with around 1,700 of them being killed or missing by the end of the battle. The Luftwaffe faced significant losses due to the effective British air defense and the tactics employed by the Royal Air Force. These casualties were a major blow to the German air force's operational capabilities.