Battle of Britain Day

World War II Battles

Battle of Britain Day commemorates an air battle fought on 15 September 1940 during the Second World War. The German Luftwaffe launched its largest concentrated attack against London, seeking to gain air superiority for the planned invasion of England, Operation Sea Lion. Around 1,500 aircraft took part. RAF Fighter Command defeated the raids, and Operation Sea Lion was postponed. The Luftwaffe then shifted its focus to the Blitz night campaign.

Date: 15 September 1940
Participants: German Luftwaffe and British Royal Air Force
Outcome: RAF Fighter Command defeated the German raids

Sources and credits

Article: Battle of Britain Day (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q4870555
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