Heinkel He 111H, 1940
Heinkel He 111H, 1940

The He 111 is the iconic German bomber of WWII and the Battle of Britain.  Though outclassed by other aircraft, its distinctive shape made it unmistakable in flight.  This example wears the colours of 4/Kg 1, based in France in 1940.

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Messerschmitt Bf-109E, 1940
Messerschmitt Bf-109E, 1940

The 109 was the definitive German fighter of the Battle of Britain.  Though hampered by the fact that they only had fuel enough for a 10 minute combat time over London, they took a high toll of the defending British aircraft. This example is shown in the colours of Adolf Galland while serving with JG 26.

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk VA, 1941
Supermarine Spitfire Mk VA, 1941

This example of the glamourous and beloved Spit is shown in the colours of one of its most famous Pilots, Douglas Bader, while serving with 616 Squadron at Tangmere.

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Hawker Hurricane Mk IA, 1940
Hawker Hurricane Mk IA, 1940

This example of the workhorse of the Battle of Britain wears the colours of Robert Standford Tuck, while serving with 257 Squadron, North Weald, 1940.

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Spitfire Cockpit at Brooklands
Spitfire Cockpit at Brooklands

This cockpit section of a Battle of Britain Spitfire sits forlornly under the wing of the Loch Ness Wellington bomber in a dark corner of the Brooklands Museum.  I felt that such a historical artifact deserved a little attention.  

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