by Wayne Cocroft 14 September 2020 2 A brief introduction to Historic photography Second World War The Story of the Battle of Britain In early summer 1940, Britain had been seriously weakened following the evacuation from Dunkirk of the core of its professional army. It left the country alone in the fight against Hitler.
by Historic England 16 October 2018 9 Historic photography Listed places Second World War 9 Places That Tell the Story of Early Flight The first sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight in the UK signalled a new age of sky-high ambitions.
by Historic England 1 May 2018 6 First World War 9 Places that Tell the Story of the Royal Air Force Some of our most important listed structures help to illustrate the key achievements of the RAF during the 20th century.
by Historic England 28 March 2018 4 A brief introduction to First World War 100 years of the Royal Air Force The First World War was the first conflict in which aviation played a major role.
by Historic England 8 November 2014 9 Listed places 9 Places That Reveal the Hidden History of the Cold War Discover establishments that were once secret to the public.