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Grumman F6F Hellcat
Entering service with the United States Navy in February 1943, the F6F also equipped a number of Fleet Air Arm squadrons, and 12,272 had been built by November 1945.

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Bristol Beaufort

The Beaufort would serve as Coastal Command's standard torpedo bomber for three years and would be in action during the early years of the Second World War.

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General Motors FM Wildcat

The General Motors FM Wildcat was essentially the Grumman produced F4F Wildcat but built by General Motors. In total over 4,500 FM Wildcats were produced.

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Roy Chadwick's Lancaster would spend fifteen years in service with the Royal Air Force, and is, perhaps, best known for its role in the Dambusters raid in May 1943, which was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson.

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Discover the aviation history on your doorstep with our interactive map which charts the many museums and places of interest across the United Kingdom. Dedicated to not only the UK's heritage but to the many aircraft and service personnel from around the world who have been based here between 1930 and 1945.


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10TH JULY 1940 - 31ST OCTOBER 1940
Battle of Britain Timeline
During 1940 the Luftwaffe carried out its campaign to destroy the Royal Air Force so it could achieve air superiority over Southern England, as a precursor to an invasion. Known as the Battle of Britain, it was a pivotal moment in the Second World War, as the Germans suffered their first major defeat and were unable to launch an invasion.

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