From the Gloster Gauntlet and Vickers Vincent biplanes of the 1930s, to the monoplane aircraft of the 1940s, such as the Avro Lancaster and Supermarine Spitfire. Read about British military
aircraft that flew between 1930 and 1945 and served with the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm. Each British aircraft profiled covers the design, development and operational service of the
type, and includes technical details.
Read profiles on over 90 aircraft that flew between 1930 and 1945, with technical details for each variant.
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Our articles cover a range of subjects, including the history of invasion stripes and the story of a German Spitfire.
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Our timeline covers the day-to-day action that took place during the battle, in the air and on the ground.
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With 217 locations across the UK on our map, it's easy to discover the aviation history on your doorstep.
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