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In 1940, approximately 1,500 pilots and aircrew members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) lost their lives during World War II, primarily due to the Battle of Britain. This period was marked by intense aerial combat against the German Luftwaffe. The exact number can vary based on the sources, but the RAF suffered significant casualties as they defended British airspace.

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