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Source
Eagle Day
1940 • Südengland Luftangriff

IWM caption : THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN 1940. Pattern of condensation trails left by British and German aircraft after a dogfight.
Author: Puttnam (Mr), War Office official photographerLicense:PD
Historical Overview
Massive German offensive against RAF Fighter Command airfields.
Quick Facts
Outcome:British victory.
RAF
- Commander: Hugh Dowding
- Strength: ca. 700 Jäger
- Casualties: 13 Flugzeuge
German Army
- Commander: Hermann Göring
- Strength: ca. 1.400 Flugzeuge
- Casualties: 47 Flugzeuge
Strategic Context
Attempt to destroy the RAF on the ground.
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