Siege of Malta Part 1
First of a two-part story of the Island of Malta in World War 2. In this podcast: how it was initially thought to be un-defendable against the Axis Powers.Find out more »
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Soviet Overflights
In the early days of the Cold War, the Royal Air Force flew some overflights of the Soviet Union on behalf of our American allies. This podcast illustrates the dangers of flying into Soviet territory.Find out more »
Al Deere
A biography of Al Deere, a fighter pilot whose autobiography was appropriately titled 'Nine Lives'. He became a highly decorated RAF fighter pilot.Find out more »
Billy Fiske: An American in the RAF
A profile of the first American to die in the War, Battle of Britain pilot Billy Fiske.Find out more »
Battle of Britain Victoria Crosses
The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 as Britain's highest award for valour in the presence of the enemy without regard for rank. This prestigious medal was awarded on three occasions during the official dates of the Battle of Britain.Find out more »
Blitz
This podcast tells the story of the Blitz on British cities and the RAF's involvement in combating the enemy bombers.Find out more »
“Repeat Please!” Polacy w Bitwie o Anglie
Podczas toczacej sie "Bitwy o Anglie" polscy piloci wykazali sie niezlomna wola walki, zestrzelajac znaczaca ilosc nieprzyjacielskich samolotówFind out more »
“Repeat Please!”: Poles in the Battle of Britain
During the Battle of Britain, Polish pilots flew and fought superbly, destroying large numbers of enemy aircraft at a critical stage in the campaign. This Royal Air Force Museum podcast tells the story of the Poles and celebrates their contribution.Find out more »
15th September 1940
The story of the day fortunes changed for the RAF, and surprised the Luftwaffe and German Commanders into abandoning their plan to invade Britain.Find out more »
Women of the Battle of Britain
Women didn't fly in combat in the Battle of Britain, but they ferried aircraft and ran the control system which ultimately resulted in victory. This podcast tells that story.Find out more »
The Battle of Britain from the BBC Archives
This is an extract from a forthcoming BBC Audiobook containing recordings from the BBC Archives. With news bulletins, reportage, personal accounts from the ground crews and excerpts from Churchill's famous speeches, this recording undeniably shows whFind out more »
The Other Few
The Battle of Britain is best known as a famous victory for Fighter Command, but the role of two other Services within the RAF is often overlooked.Find out more »
Battle of Britain Podcast for Schools
In 1940 Britain prepared for invasion by German forces. Her defence was to be the Royal Air Force's finest hour. Find out more about the Battle of Britain in this podcast, aimed at children at Key Stage 2 level.Find out more »
D-Day and the RAF
The story of the involvement of the Royal Air Force in the D-Day landings which brought about the freedom of Europe and the end of the Second World War.Find out more »
