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The RAF is the Royal Air Force, the air force of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. They are still around today, and fight for Britain in Iraq and Afghanistan. Royal Air Force Great Britians Air Force
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∙ 8y agoRAF stands for the Royal Air Force. These men were the wall between German invasion and a free Britain. They were true hero's in every way.
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What is Battle of Brittan?
The Battle of Britain was the period of time when the RAF (royal air force) defended Britain from the air onslaught of the German Luftwaffe (german air force. In the end, Britain shot down so many German planes that Germany had to abandon any invasion attempts on Britain.
How did the battle of Britain change the conduct of the war?
By losing the Battle of Britain, Germany then attacked Russia. Britain, which won the battle was a jumping off base, for the Allied bombers that bombed Germany, and the soldiers that would sail across the English Channel and liberate France starting on D-Day June 6 1944.
What did Hugh Dowding do in World War 2?
Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding was commander-in-chief of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. Churchill and some senior RAF officers found him awkward and he was sacked in November 1940.
Why did the Nazis attack London in world war 2?
England was the only surviving European nation. France, Poland, Austria, Lithuania, and others fell within the first two years. Hitler was stupid. He could have won the battle of Britain if he kept the same tactics. Basically the battle of Britain started with attacks on the shipping in the channel then moved to the land. The luftwaffe were losing alot but they were also doing heavy damage to the RAF, particularly the airfields. Then one night the RAF bombed Berlin, this infuriated Hitler so much that he ordered all attacks to be carried out against London. This relieved the pressure on the RAF, and basically lost the battle for Hitler
What countries fought of the battle of Britain?
Germany and Scotland, however there was a squadron of expatriate Polish pilots in Scotlands Air Force Britians are wimps though. Germany and Britain
How many aircraft from the Canadian and South African air forces were supplied and served in combat with the allies in the battle of Britain?
None, all of the aircraft in the RAF during Battle of Britain were produced in Britain.None, all of the aircraft in the RAF during Battle of Britain were produced in Britain.
Who were the RAF fighting in the battle of Britain?
The German Luftwaffe
How many aircraft and pilots did the Italians lose in defending France and the low countries when the allies led by the raf counter attacked in the blitz and battle of Britain?
The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe. The Italians had no part in the blitz or in the Battle of Britain.The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe
Who were the battle of britian fought by?
The Battle of Britain was fought by the RAF against the Luftwaffe.
How many british pilots were killed in the battle of Britain?
498 royal air force pilots died in the battle of Britain
What was the NZ contribution to the battle of Britain?
pilots for the British RAF
What was RAF in World War 2?
The RAF is the abbreviation for the Royal Air Force, of the UK. The RAF played a key role in the Battle of Britain.
What did the German target first during the battle of Britain?
RAF Bases
Were romanian Hungarian Bulgarian axis aircraft used offensively in the battle of Britain and blitz by and for test pilots reconoicense patrol surveillance escort duty in the battle of Britain and bli?
The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in LuftwaffeThe only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe
What day did the battle of Britain end?
the battle of Britain ended on the 31st october, after the RAF causing substantial amounts of damage to the luftwaffe.
Did the luftwaffe use romanian Hungarian and Bulgarian pilots and aircraft in the blitz and battle of Britain to defend France and the low countries?
The only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in LuftwaffeThe only aircraft that fought in Battle of Britain were British aircraft in RAF and German aircraft in Luftwaffe
How did the Battle of Britain go?
The Battle of Britain was fought between Britain and Germany. It was an aerial battle fought by the British RAF and the German Luftwaffe. Though out-planed, out-trained, and out- numbered, the RAF managed to win the Battle of Britain using radar and planes that were faster and had maneuverable than the Luftwaffe.
