This September marks the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal moment in our history when a generation of brave men and women stood united against overwhelming odds.
As the skies over Britain filled with the roar of aircraft, the courage and sacrifice of “The Few” became a lasing symbol of resilience and unity.
In this edition we honour their legacy with stories from service men and women and invite you to write a message on our Battle of Britain tribute wall, ensuring their legacy lives on for generations to come.
Send your message of thanks to the Battle of Britain heroes
2025 marks the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – a defining moment in the Second World War and in the history of the Royal Air Force.
We invite you to help commemorate the 85th anniversary by paying tribute to our Battle of Britain heroes by leaving your personalised message on our tribute wall.
Watch: A very special reunion
In 1940, during the Second World War, Jeff Brereton was an RAF mechanic who worked on Hurricanes that took part in the Battle of Britain.
When we discovered that the Hurricane which Jeff worked on during the battle was still airworthy, we set about organising a very special reunion.
Honouring ‘The man who saved Britain’
As the RAF Association marks the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a tribute has been made to Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding with the installation of a replica Spitfire PT462 and bronze bust of Lord Dowding in the grounds of Dowding House, the RAF Association’s retirement complex in Moffat, Scotland.
