The Battle of Britain Episode 3 | Their Finest Hour (WW2 Documentary) | Timeline

[@peterblazeby4783]

The older I get,the more emotional I get watching this,we owe them all so much,I'm just filled with immense pride,and thanks for what these men and women did for our freedom,God bless them all,and thank you for your service

[@bazil83]

YES. SIR! I've educated myself so much over the past 2 or 3 years on WW2 and many other wars through history, and I've come to realise there are so many examples of incredible selfless bravery that we all owe our freedom to. It's a beautiful thing. Bless these men and women. The final few moments of this video for sure had me choked up with great pride and gratitude.

[@inkyguy]

Peter Blazeby, Let us remember too that these pilots were, on average, little more than teenagers. The average age of an RAF pilot was 20. At age 18 or 19, some actually were teenagers. These were young men who sacrificed, and in many cases, gave their youthful lives to generations yet unborn.

[@martinwarne7183]

Same here.

[@LauDybbro]

Absolutely, and never forgotten, what a brave bunch of woman and men.

[@grantsmythe8625]

Those were years of intense passion of purpose. At almost 70, I feel great sympathy for the young of today. To what great cause is there to which they could give themselves? In the US, from where I hail, every symbol and institution, from flag to family, is frail, tarnished and saturated with doubt and uncertainty. The symbols of today's masculinity and femininity are decadent and unhealthy, not at all good for the young. What can we do? Nothing but what we do with every period of illness....endure and live through it to the other side.

[@jimmcdonald7863]

Let me add a personal comment here: My mother, Mattie, was one of the many women who went to work during world war 2 in the aircraft industry as one of the many "Rosie the Riverter" women. My mom and dad worked in the Consolidated Aircraft plant in Ft. Worth, Texas building B 24 bombers during the war. I have a wonderful photo of her in her coveralls going to work. She is gone now but I feel the need to put this comment here. How proud I am of her and my dad for the efforts they made during the war.

[@julesk6313]

All those who fought in WW2 whether on land, sea or air were just brave beyond belief. Many were just so young. I doubt that there will ever be a generation like them ever again. RIP

[@CaptYellow331]

I would do this

[@D-A-A-]

@@CaptYellow331 it's not as easy as saying it people your laughing with joking with making a bond with before getting sent out, chances are you might never see them again, do you reckon you could handle the ptsd, even if you joined the army now you will never see the action these guys faced, not only in the war but if you rolled up to one of them death camps that in its self is a experience you could never imagine even myself the smell and sight them guys experienced would of been out of this world

[@CaptYellow331]

@@D-A-A- I’m not laughing I was saying I would join the war if you had more than 10 iq

[@marcjohnson4385]

There have been a few wars since then granted not on the same scale. But combat is combat a terrible thing everyone fights his on battles and continues to do so long after the shooting stops.

[@andrewkawaoka6651]

I wasnt born until 1955, but studying the RAF, listening to pilot's stories, and actual movies and other information, Mr Dowding was an interesting person who loved his country and his pilots.

[@laniesenagonia3104]

And the way he and Keith Park were treated was an utter disgrace.

[@patfontaine5917]

Having studied the Battle of Britain since the late 60’s, I must say how much I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It was well put together and made for compelling viewing. I especially enjoyed the behind-the-scene portions such as the rotation and rest of squadrons, the controllers, and the commentary of those involved or as witnesses. You’ve got to love how the Brits understate things. :-) Thanks!

[@timboinozify]

Pat. The truly critical issue was that the Kriegsmarine could not have achieved a successful amphibious landing / invasion. And the RN's home strength was way superior. Reality, not myth. I am not trying to diminish Fighter Command, but how about we get real.

[@ieatoutoften872]

@@timboinozify , How long did H.M.S. Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse survive, while providing mutual support for each other off the coast of Malaya against nothing but enemy aircraft? Note: the Japanese aircraft that sank those two ships were deployed from a lot further away than 22 miles. I realize you respect the contributions of the R.A.F. -- both ground personnel and pilots. I just wanted you to consider that one example when friendly air cover was unavailable. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_Prince_of_Wales_and_Repulse

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

@@ieatoutoften872 Comparing the japanese naval and land based anti ship capabilities to that of the Germans is like comparing Manchester United to Scunthorpe town. Nazis in 1940 had NO torpedo bomber, no dedicated anti ship aircraft, in fact no recognisable blue water anti-ship capabilities at all. The closest being the Stukas, but they didn't fare too well at Dunkirk did they? THOUSANDS of ship targets available and a sinking rate of less than 1%?

[@anthonytillman6363]

Pat Fontaine, since you have studied this battle so closely, I would like to know your opinion on what would have happened if the Nazis had won the Battle of Britain and gained air superiority. In particular, I would like to hear your opinion on whether German air superiority would have translated into naval superiority as well, as we saw with the US in the pacific following the battle of midway in 1942. All the US needed was a few aircraft carriers to get their planes in range (and radar as well I believe).

[@ieatoutoften872]

@@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 , Regarding your comment about the Luftwaffe's ability to sink ships off the coast of Dunkirk ... 225 total British ships were sunk in the Dunkirk evacuation (not including the dozens damaged) divided by a total of 693 British ships engaged in the Dunkirk evacuation = 0.3247 = 32.47 percent sunk by Luftwaffe (much higher than one percent) . And don't forget, this is with as much air cover as both RAF and the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) could sortie from dawn to dusk from a relatively short distance. Imagine if the RAF and FAA had been destroyed before the Dunkirk evacuation. Note: I did not include the one British ship sunk by the Kriegsmarine in my calculations. H.M.S. Wakeful was sunk by a torpedo from the E-boat S-30 on 29 May 1940. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkirk_evacuation ---end of this comment.

[@johngdoty]

I noticed the series used a lot of footage from the 1969 movie, Battle of Britain. At the time, the aircraft used in that movie constituted the 35th largest air force in the world. Filming in England was at Duxford, Debden, North Weald and Hawkinge, all operational stations in 1940. An RAF officer pilot with a disfigured face appears in a scene with Kenneth More and Susannah York. This is not an actor, but retired Squadron Leader Bill Foxley, a trainee navigator with RAF Bomber Command during World War II who suffered severe burns following a crash. I highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in the Battle of Britain.

[@jennifermcclain4478]

Of the 3 episodes, I enjoyed this one the most. It was quite suspenseful. Thank you God for this generation.

[@darkknight1340]

The manner in which Dowding,after winning the Battle of Britain,was treated was an absolute disgrace

[@alisdairmclean8605]

Absolutely!

[@laniesenagonia3104]

Agreed. Park also. Disgrace.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Same happens in large companies / corporations / organisations the world over. This does not excuse their truly AWFUL treatment, but its not something peculiar to the British.

[@isilder]

The flexibility required was to be able to evaluate any plan whollistically, in terms of total costs and benefits to the total war effort. I think Dowding could think tactically very well and had a strategy for an "air war for territory" only.. but then after the Battle of Britian, it was far from that. The air force was not going to fight a battle to win territory in Europe, they were going to battle to attrition Europe, gaining little territory (such as airfields in France. ) until the final months before the total collapse of the Nazis. Its short term vs long term. Dowding did the short time just fine. How about the long term strategy.. is focusing on defending Britain the right thing to do ?

[@breebw]

@@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 Yes this was my first thought. Just like any coorperate envirnoment. Always someone behind you working to undermine.

[@fredc3543]

I watch this occasionally to remind me of a noble generation who fought to save the free world.

[@MrOlgrumpy]

And the pathetic polititions constantly fritter away our way of life

[@tomasinacovell4293]

It was squandered on the Silent Generation who drove the Boomers into madness!

[@brianclingenpeel5123]

And then you look up from your screen and see the ungrateful recent generations throwing it away. Arguing for censorship of mean words........how many died based on the ideals of our founding documents, just to have all they sacrifice thrown away. I have honestly never been more ashamed of my fellow countryman as I have been the last few years. Sorry, rant over

[@Sophia-io8qg]

As a young man while on a road trip we stoped for fuel at a small service station and there was BoB Doe, my father recognized him immediately. They started a conversation that went on for a long time, two old warriors that had a lot to share. RIP John Pat and Boe Doe 238 Sqdn RAF.

[@kennymilne2176]

God bless these incredibly brave men

[@markwilliams7712]

Fighter command was very much the league of nations. It contained English, Polish, French, South Africans, Kiwis, Aussies, Americans and more. Basically any skilled pilot with an axe to grind. All brave men.

[@Keithbarber]

All United in 1 cause

[@MrJellico]

Czech?

[@burgodemocracy80]

the french help was pathetic, possibly a dozen pilots only and only one dying. Great credit should go to commonwealth, Czech and polish pilots, french stats are appalling

[@strikerorwell9232]

+Mark Williams My grandpa was Swedish and his Swedish friends flew Wellingtons and he flew Spits with norwegian pilots

[@julianwaugh968]

You have to hand it to the colonels that they still had alligence to the motherland The Poles and others were so brave and good, they had first hand knowledge of the evil of the Nazi's because their own countries had been invaded and they knew Britain was their last hope to help them fight the enemy and in doing so protect England We owe these brave young men our eternal gratitude

[@davidbaker8957]

To all that took part defending Britain THANKYOU.🇬🇧👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧. We shall never surrender.

[@jimmcdonald7863]

After watching the 3 Episodes of the Battle of Britain, I realize what a great part the women of Britian who came forward to fly the planes and work in the factories during the war. My appreciation and thanks go out to all these women. Thank you to all of you!!!!!!

[@tedenderpalmer6550]

At 3:00 Gordon Batt pilot of 238 Sqdn is interviewed. My father John Pat was one of first assigned to 238 Sqdn, he served throughout the Battle of Britton, only leaving when assigned to coastal defense 8120 Sqdn in 1941 where he served until 1943 leaving to become a fully qualified bomb disposal man. He finished the war with 6228 Flight. What an amazing generation.

[@elduderinoduder1699]

Thank you for his service

[@thefurrybastard1964]

A Generation of Heroes, my friend, a Generation of Heroes. And thank you for his service.

[@stevenholton438]

Lost credibility mate ..can't spell Britain!

[@RWBHere]

Where is Britton? It's not in my atlas.

[@gordonsmith4493]

My Lord, we owe these pilots so much. I know of no way to thank them apart from this comment and my prayers. Once again, thank you so much.

[@webleypug]

Thank you for acknowledging that 25% of those who perished in this great battle were from other nations.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

They're acknowledged EVERY year at remembrance and battle of Britain day parades across the length and breadth of the UK. Something you would already have known had you REALLY cared for their honour and memory, instead of posting meaningless "virtue signalling" messages on YT.

[@chrisbailey4254]

The greatest generation the world has ever seen bar none. Thankyou .

[@GhettoRanger01]

What were the men and women who participated in WW1, chopped liver?

[@chrisbailey459]

@@GhettoRanger01 Certainly not. That is not my intention at all to disrespect the fallen .

[@maddoxgreene7419]

I really appreciate that you got German soldiers side of the story as well. It really give a balanced perspective 🙏

[@taze27]

Powerful statement when one of the surviving pilots said, he is only alive to represent them. We all owe respect and honor to the young men and women who fought to protect the free world. God bless the heroes of World War II. ❤

[@tonysmith2618]

One of those pilots who flew the spits during this period became the Prime Minister of Rhodesia Ian Douglas Smith a Man Amongst Men, we Salute You All. RESPECT

[@williammunro1226]

All of us in the free world owe our life and freedom(?) to those men.

[@Robin____]

Free world? You must be joking! Don't you know anything about the World Economic Forum? Does walking around like zombies with a face mask not tell you anything? We are living in an Orwellian world now! And it is going to get worse. You will be forced to have vaccines when they do not even work but in fact damage your health and immune system! Governments and mainstream media are corrupt and act as propaganda narratives for the global elites.

[@GhettoRanger01]

Were the German people "free" during ww2?

[@mba7454]

God bless Britain and all the good that was British.So small a country, so vast an Empire. So much debt owed to so few it is with pride as a former British Protectorate subject, and a former RAF cadet whilst schooling in London and Wales, Seaford, and St, Athan near Vulcan RAF base) I express my wish ...if only I was a teenager or 22 year old that was drafted in the mighty RAF to make my own contribution on behalf of the British Common Wealth. Those blessed young souls might have lived very short lives but their legendary bravery, skill and enormous sacrifices live on to make what modern London and Britain is what it is to this day.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

The shithole of modern globalist infected London is about as far removed from what the young men of the RAF were fighting for in 1940.

[@felicitysummers9140]

I feel very proud in that my father worked at the start on radars that helped all to track the Germans. He was with Squadron 10.

[@richardrozmanowski8753]

Polish Squadrons were the largest contingent of the RAF comprising over 150 pilots. Unlike many of the young and inexperienced British pilots, the Poles were experienced flyers, determined and courageous fighters who were familiar with the Luftwaffe’ tactics and their plane’s capabilities. The Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding paid the following tribute to his Polish pilots: - "Had it not been for the magnificent material contributed by the Polish squadrons and their unsurpassed gallantry, I hesitate to say that the outcome of the Battle would have been the same." I was delighted to read press articles in 2017, stating that two former politicians, the deputy and the chairman of the conservative party, Lords Michael Ashcroft and Norman Tebbit (former RAF pilot), have started a campaign to raise a £1million for a monument to be built in Hyde Park, London to honour the Polish pilots.

[@jasse803]

@Dal J yupp, and the Earth is flat...

[@frostyfrost4094]

The Poles had lost their country and families to the Nazis,they had everything to fight for.we just had young teenages with our hopes and prayers. We must never forget the human loss of life.

[@daneelolivaw602]

Richard Rozmanowski Poland had 145 pilots, the U.K. had 2,342 pilots, did they help the Polish pilots in any way?, or were they all down the pub while Poland was winning the Battle of Britain.

[@24934637]

There is no doubt that 'This WAS their finest hour' for the British aircrew, and all the airmen of allied nations who fought during the Battle of Britain. It was also the finest hour for the British people as a whole who literally kept calm and carried on during the Blitz.

[@clairepapadatos1116]

What can I say?! Expat now living in Berlin! Absolutely fudgingly amazing documentary! My uncles were both in the RAF, and my late father in Africa. (later POW) ✌❤

[@emztheword9793]

I don't care what anyone says. I'm proud to be British and the allies we have to this day. The various nations who faught with us were amazing and brave. Our armed forces are still considered to be amomgst the best in the world. Im proud to be an army wife and the granddaughter of a man who survived Operation Market Garden. And to all who faught during the terrible wars of the past to ensure our safety and freedom....thank you.

[@stevenholton438]

Hear hear!

[@charonboat6394]

Operation Market Garden was one of the biggest British war blunders.

[@josfitz]

@@charonboat6394 Would you say that OMG was a bridge too far?

[@whitedomerobert]

My Mum was in London during the Blitz. She watched the planes vapor trails over head. She and her three children would watch on the roof, bombers passed over Clapham, hitting the train junction near by.

[@kiwidiesel]

I will forever know that I am not even worthy to stand in the shadow of these legends.

[@DidMyGrandfatherMakeThis]

You forget the part where Churchill asked "and where are our reserves?" To which the reply on that day was simply "in the air."

[@planet_69]

that was always the case throughout the war, certainly up to that point, you could say the reserves were the rear groups other than 12 group.

[@pollyg562]

THESE FIGHTER PILOTS GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS WHAT AMAZING MEN, I BELIEVE WE SHOULD HAVE A LAW THAT ANY CRIME AGAINST THESE MEN ESPECIALLY IN THEIR OLD AGE SHOULD GET DOUBLE PUNISHMENTS, ID BE FINE IF WE HAD TO BOW TO THESE MEN[THOUGHT THEY WOULD HATE THAT] I FEEL IF I SAW ONE OF THESE GREAT MEN ID WANT TO GET DOWN ON MY KNEES BOWING AS LOW AS I CAN GET, HOW DO YOU THANK THESE GUYS???

[@wgjansenvanvuren8160]

Sailor Malan, legendary South African fighter pilot in Battle of Britain. Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, leader of the 'Great Escape' -also a South African.

[@GhettoRanger01]

Tell us again what happened to those two?

[@Dave5843-d9m]

It’s not mentioned but while Germany began the BoB with vastly more aircraft, British factories came on stream just in time to seriously out-produce Germany. The Luftwaffe was being eaten away while fighter command was growing stronger.

[@Trojan0304]

Well done, salute to RAF

[@Canadian_Skeptical]

This is why it is called "Great" Britain.

[@greghill7759]

It's worth remembering that, per capita, the most successful group of pilots were Polish pilots, consisting of around 15 squadrons, who were eventually recognised for their skill, bravery, and their unwavering desire to kill Nazis. (One pilot was officially given permission to regularly break formation and chase retreating German aircraft across to the continent!) Our debt to them is immeasurable.

[@datamek]

Another intressting fact was polish air force was a separate allied formation and polish squadrons was incorporated in RAF structures with squadron numbers and command structure still being foreign airforce. More intressting fact is Polish emmigration gouvernement in London paid for every expense including airplanes fuel ammo and even uniforms food and accomodation to British gouvernement. It was done from Polish National Bank reserve with was evacuated via Romania to Britain in sept. 1939. So basically Polish purchased a whole airforce from Britain provided pilots and ground personnel and lone it for free to RAF. Polish flyers or any other polish soldier in Britain was EXCLUDED from victory parade in London at the end of the war in Europe. Demobilized flyers was in most causes sent back to communist occupied Poland after war. Directly in hands of communist secret police, where they was prosecuted as traitors or western spies. Polish exile gouvernement was soon ignored in favour of Stalin installed communist regime in Warsaw. Gold reserve was sent back to communists. It was used to pay soviets for their help in "liberation" of Poland.

[@greghill7759]

@@datamek The whole sad, sorry history of Poland's treatment throughout the 20th century is a disgrace. As an Englishman, I felt ashamed of our reaction of many of my countrymen who complained about 'Polish plumbers' etc who came here looking for work in the nineties. Such short memories!

[@planet_69]

during the whole war perhaps but in fighter command 2 squadrons, 32 in 303, 34 in 303, with a few czecks and Brit commanders.

[@steriskyline4470]

@Denise Bond oh don’t be such a damn bleeding heart, our technology, navy and island being used as a stepping stone were crucial to the victory we got, don’t be so quick to tarnish every fighting man with that tarred brush of yours because without them, you may not even be here.

[@daviddew2749]

When you say per capita it depends on your criteria. New Zealand had more pilots in the Battle related to that countries population at the time than any country including the UK. Behind Bader’s glory hunting Churchill was influential in this disgraceful removal of Dowding and Park.

[@samnigam3451]

RAF taught Luftwaffe n Nazis a nice lesson. More than 2000 Luftwaffe aircrafts destroyed or damaged. More than 1500 crews killed. 544 brave RAF n overseas fighter pilots died defending UK. Huge honour n respects to those few. God bless their memories n souls RIP. Next time World Air Forces must join hands to teach Virus CCP PLA Air Force a nice lesson.

[@kylw3460]

..WOWW. !! REALLY Excellent production.. THANK YOU for your Amazing work..!!!

[@russrh]

That postman on the bike has to be happy with his amount of screen time

[@davidcarr7436]

I've made sure that my children know of this, how everyone from then til now, owes that generation for everything they (we) take for granted. Never Forget🌺

[@PaulSmith-qh7ky]

God bless, and RIP forever

[@simonmcgough7336]

God bless all & R I P all

[@sidstevens9035]

Whilst the Islamic fifth columnists come over on rubber dingies on the beaches of Kent every day we watch these videos and think how great we were. These heroes would turn in their graves if they could see what they saved Britain for.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Absolutely Sid.

[@gedeon2696]

How about recognition of the great work of the ground crews ?? They too deserve to be remembered !!!@

[@bettydoughtery3920]

So enjoyed watching, and learning

[@johnhnangle]

And Irish, Paddy Finnucan for one, Air Ace. Happy to say. My dad was RAF ground crew volunteer

[@larryreese6146]

From America: bless my British cousins.

[@briandietrich315]

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[@stevenholton438]

Nice my friend! Back at you!

[@davidbaker8957]

From Britain: god bless our American cousins.🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@ruscador1]

very interesting thanks for sharing this

[@johnallenismynameandmusici2796]

Man, this was definitely a different America in those days. I simply cannot believe that people in the US were aware that London had practically been flattened yet did not rush to Britain's aid? If any of our allies gets attacked nowadays there would be an almost simultaneous response. If China attacked Australia with a single missile we would be attacking China. But from what I've read in history books I seem to remember that there was a lot of isolationist feelings going around the US at that time. People were saying, "That wars between them and we don't need to get involved." I think that people are aware now that the US can't just stick it's head in the sand and ignore what's happening in the world. For one thing, we need to preserve free commerce on the oceans. So we have a worldwide Navy.

[@pollyg562]

THERES NOT AN ENGLISHMEN ALIVE WHO DOESNT GET GOOSEBUMPS AND OVERWHELMING PRIDE FOR OUR BOYS THAT DAY, IVE ACTUALLY WATCHED THE MOVIE WITH 1ST GENERATION ENGLISH WHOS PARENT'S CAME FROM iNDIA, AND THEY ARE JUST AS PROUD

[@emztheword9793]

I don't think country can say they've been beacons of morality in the past or at present. Simple thing is, we learn from them. And as for our history, we had successes and defeats. But. We're all proud of our countries.

[@youbidoubidou]

You need to buy a new keyboard. This one is stuck on caps lock.

[@stevenholton438]

@Darren Morgan yes it hurts to learn the truth

[@josfitz]

@@youbidoubidou Yes, why all the shouting at us?

[@lckoolg622]

Such brave men who stood against a monstrous evil regime. Their humility is a sign of what lies deeper within. Love of family and country.

[@TOFKAS01]

Especially when you think that it was a multhiethnic and multinational force who defended britain. Not much left when you see todays bexitland.

[@lckoolg622]

@@TOFKAS01 75% were native British and the othe 25% were Canadians Polish, Czechs and Australians (mainly from British and Irish descent). I believe there were a small number of Indian men also. All very courageous.

[@nancygalloway9720]

@@lckoolg622 You forgot the Americans.

[@alanaspinall7147]

Both our darkest and finest hour❤

[@NoName-hq1xv]

God Bless these brave men - and women - in the Royal Air Force.

[@billschomburg6853]

It seems to me the BoB victory was to Britian what the Battle of Midway was to the U.S. It certainly was a turning point in the war for each of these two countries.

[@TOFKAS01]

No, Midway was far more decisive because it crippled japans offensive power. The BoB just had shown that the Nazireich was not that strong that it could defeat the british in the air. Thats all. Saved by germanys insufficient capacities for a strategic bombing-campaign and by foreign pilots from eastern-europe.

[@alexwilliamson1486]

TOFKAS01 good points, also mention that Hitlers obsession with conquering Russia were luckily more important to him and Operation Seelowe would have to “wait”. Let’s not forget that the Bof B was a “very close run thing”,

[@davefloyd9443]

Fair points but USA wasn't getting invaded and shafted if she lost that battle, Britain was!

[@billschomburg6853]

@@davefloyd9443 Maybe not shafted, but the entire west coast would have been open for invasion with very little resistance.

[@davefloyd9443]

@@billschomburg6853 Had never really thought about that possibility. I guess Washington could have sacrificed the western side of the continental divide and withdrawn to the East like the Soviet plan. Undoubtedly there would have been Commonwealth allies fighting South from Canada. If Hitler's mob couldn't mobilize an invasion fleet from the whole of occupied Europe to cross 23 miles of English Channel I cant see Japan pulling off a 5000 mile version against a front stretching from Alaska to Mexico. Blighty stood alone with her Commonwealth and we would "never surrender". As the Brigade of Ghurkas moto states "Better to die than be a coward"

[@kevinwhitelightermusic2373]

Thank you brave young men god bless you all

[@johneguchi6937]

Never forgetting them honers them all, even the other side, they are all the best of what we stand for

[@andrewkawaoka6651]

Mr. RAF is Sir Hugh Dowding!

[@hanktheblesseddeejay]

I don’t know how all these surviving pilots weren’t knighted

[@D-A-A-]

Everyone in that war should of been knighted

[@richardploeser4267]

The photography is OUTSTANDING! The story is factual and the out come was happily amazing!

[@feurquiola9444]

I sàlute the BRITISH for theìrcourage and determination to conquer the evil.during the warFor pilot s courage to fight even they were outnumbered.For the officers of RAF for their cunning ànd intelligence .. For Prime Minister Churchill for standing firm and resolute to fight and fight for the country to victory or die.I salute you.

[@Mrgunsngear]

thanks

[@michealohaodha9351]

@44:53 He forgot those Irish pilots who also did their part

[@michealohaodha9351]

@Dal J W/Cdr. Francis V BEAMISH P/O Brian B CONSIDINE F/Lt. Robert S.J EDWARDS F/O Brendan E.F FINUCANE P/O George J GROGAN S/Ldr. Hill HARKNESS F/O John A HEMINGWAY F/Lt. Norman L IEVERS F/Lt. John I KILMARTIN P/O William W McCONNELL F/O William S MOORE (Originally listed as Australian. Source - Battle of Britain Monument site - bbm.org.uk/the-airmen/ireland-airmen-list/

[@michealohaodha9351]

@Dal J Ahhh ok, I wasnt sure of the tone so interpreted it as a direct question

[@itchycooable]

@@michealohaodha9351 tim vigors , born in uk but spent time in ireland and flew with an irish tricolour on his aeroplane .

[@kevind7150]

Yes I believe there were 7 fighter pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain. But the numbers on the ground will never be known!

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

@@michealohaodha9351 If they mention every nationality there would be not time for the rest of the program. We honour the service of ALL the nationalities that fought with us, but the fact does remain that 76% of fighter command pilots during the battle were British (from Britain) the remaining 24% were from the commonwealth and the other allied countries.

[@paultiffanyrutherford5898]

England is my inspiration

[@jeffreymartin8448]

"After the Battle of Britain I could make any decision, do anything and was afraid of nothing." -P/O Bob Dole, One of the Few.

[@mitrooper]

True Heroes... 44:27 May they rest in peace.

[@markvines7308]

The most amazing generation of people

[@aliciavega5860]

Great documentary

[@FromaTwistedMind]

31 descendants of Luftwaffe pilots here l see.... Nice to meet you.

[@leifthedvall2452]

I was impressad to hear that thr WAF-radaroperator was able to hear the radiocommunication from the airplanes during the battles. that must have been a very strong motivation factor for them even it must have been scary sometimes.

[@mrdtla]

Watch “Mission of Honor” aka “Hurricane” on Netflix about the Polish 303 Squadron RAF in Battle of Britain. How they weren’t allowed to participate in the end of war victory parade and forced to be expatriated to Stalin led Communist Poland. ( Much like Montgomery blaming the Poles for the failure of Market Garden aka “A Bridge Too Far” ). TK

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Same old divisive BS.

[@carollee8823]

Those RAF FC blokes had real balls going up day after day laying their lives on the line every time.

[@andrewnicholson4811]

28.25 all well filmed and all and an admirable film ....you can see....well just look at the reflection in the cockpit glass....

[@frostyfrost4094]

Filming real aeroplanes in the sky at its best

[@banana1618]

pilots from Rhodesia also flew in the Battle of Britain.... per capita, Rhodesia lost more people fighting for Britain in WWI and WWII Lest We Forget

[@alanwitton5980]

Respect to these brave guys

[@GarrardA59]

Happy 80th Battle of Britain Day!

[@chrisbriswrites]

Among that league of nations fighting, I think the nation of Hungary should have been included. For example, the World Champion Table Tennis player who was also served in the British Services Victor Barner from Hungary who was given a British citizenship.

[@mpainter22]

If Dowdings words at the end don't bring a lump to your throat then you don't understand this moment in history. I grew up in Kent I've been to Manston, I had my one and only flying lesson out of Biggin Hill I've been past the White Heart pub at Braisted

[@wcstevens7]

Michael Painter ...Britain at its unbeatable best....Make war, but NOT on the English.

[@stevenholton438]

Me in Chislehurst same!

[@Bobby-fj8mk]

They were great words however it wasn't really about the few. The pilots did their jobs and risked death at any second but each pilot was backed up by 100s if not 1000s of people: - those in the factories making the aircraft, those in the ships supplying the fuel and materials - many killed at sea, the ground support staff - mechanics and engineers, the radar operators and technicians, the enormous supply chain and logistics. The scientists and engineers who designed up to date, modern, powerful aircraft. I could go on and list 1000 jobs - this was a team effort from a whole country that won the Battle of Britain. It was nation fighting against nation.

[@homergee8943]

Real men, not what you get nowadays! Today, mummy I want a new mobile phone and a ps4 game, and I want it now ...

[@julianwaugh968]

NOT TRUE! Our military forces are made up of young men and women who sacrifice their lives, often in dubious conflicts True WW2 was a bit nasty but today's forces are something we should be proud of these youths for their dedication to duty sacrifices of life and limb. It would be my fervent wish that there was no need for military but until then we have the finest ,courageous and positive young people Protecting you and I without a thought about themselves I salute them and honor them and I feel great sorrow when I hear about a loss.

[@D-A-A-]

@@julianwaugh968 not as many as what you think, I'm young many people I know won't join the army cos it doesn't seem a just cause the wars in afghan and Iraq scream corruption why would i put my life on the line for that ? There was a cause for stopping the nazis it was reasonable and just, I don't know what the guys on about who made the original comment if that man or woman has kids I hope they stick to their advice basically saying if yoy haven't been or seen a war or death then your a greedy human who wants everything, so I hope they send their kids into some war torn country to build their character like they are pretty much suggesting

[@D-A-A-]

Just curious how many wars have you fought in ?

[@dunkilos3632]

A well oiled machine! I thank God for the British !

[@behlinski]

The German fighter planes were often called ME-109s, even by the Luftwaffe. However the correct name was BF-109.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Not forgetting the Bf-110s.

[@mattschaffer2414]

It depends on the date and version of the 109 and, if it was produced by a subcontractor or not regarding the Bf or Me prefix. From July 1938 when Willy was allowed to acquire the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke and create Messerschmitt AG the designation changed, also in some documentation submitted to the German Air Ministry.

[@andrewnicholson4811]

44.44....the most powerful thing ive heard said in so long a time....

[@sf14031952]

I noticed that nearly all the interviewed pilots , axis or allied , were wearing hearing aids

[@GoodVideos4]

Gun fire is very loud, much louder than what movies portray.

[@brianneale2006]

I always called the Spitfire the old spit because they spat fire from the cannons on the wings

[@GhettoRanger01]

Wow, did you think of that all by yourself?

[@brianneale2006]

@@GhettoRanger01 Yep, but it is true they were very good cannons with rapid fire

[@biscuitninja]

Has Timeline done the Evacuation of Dunkirk?

[@davidhamilton6612]

I'm not sure, but I would love it if they did, as my Grandfather was one of the lucky ones evacuated from Dunkirk.

[@donabeldesa4027]

if not for the courage of all these men of ww2 allied forces.i cant think of what the future would be.

[@robertmartyr2041]

our raf pilots also had something that the Luftwaffe didn't and that was bigger balls :0)

[@pollyg562]

AND RIGHTEOUSNESS, THEY NEW THEY WERE IN THE RIGHT

[@robertmartyr2041]

@@pollyg562, unfortunately I can't remember which british pilot it was but he said he didn't want those damn germans flying over his country and he was right to defend it :0)

[@jrcostilla9105]

I can't exactly agree with that but I have to say the Raf pilots were better otherwise being outnumbered and outgunned by the 20mm they would really have been beat when stupid Goering said they were. But some German pilots have more Kills than a 100 Raf pilots together and those aces were keeping the war going with the damage they did. And of course I know Raf pilots had big balls all around and the Germans did not have near that many but defending your homeland makes a difference

[@josfitz]

@1manuscriptman So then why were the German's sehr klug und flessig so inept at not paying attention to intelligence they didn't like. Perhaps, it was because their leader was a paranoid, sociopathic narcissist suffering from delusions of grandeur.

[@josfitz]

@1manuscriptman Do you spell balls with a "t"? I've experienced both British and German balls and I couldn't discern any dif. Both had big balls. What I believe robert was alluding to is that British pilots knew they had to win and for the German's it was more like an extended sortie. When things didn't work out as planned the German's turned to Russia.

[@andyb.1026]

In a One second burst the 8 guns of a Spit & Hurricane fired almost 200 rounds, some High explosive, at about 100 yards or less that was a mighty punch

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

but but but but but they weren't .50 cals (the yanks would whine)

[@marktaylor3630]

It's crazy how many people died in ww2 I don't think there's many people at all now days that would be willing to do what they did knowing most won't come back

[@gordonfrickers5592]

If Britain had surrendered or lost to the German bully the Germans could have turned their full might on the brave Russians. There would have been no aid by PQ convoys, no aid for Russia via other British Empire, Commonwealth and allied forces. What then? Basic from the school playground, learn how to stand up against bullies. I have to this day a chipped tooth from when I was 11 years old, to remind me of my first fight with an antisemite bully. What he did not know was I was already a boxing champion for my weight, had learned some basic judo and unarmed combat. He and his mates never bothered me again. Today bullies again threaten the free world, your liberties. Take inspiration from The Few and those who supported them. Learn to defend yourselves, never give in to bullies, subversive manipulators and terrorists. Your liberty, the liberty of those you love, needs constant vigilance to ensure you, we all, remain free from oppression.

[@smartcookie9159]

Biggest mistake of WW2 was not following General Patton's advice and fighting on after Berlin and taking out Russia next as the Soviets divided up Europe to their own benefit.

[@Petal4822]

Well said, so glad you commented.

[@gordonfrickers5592]

@@Petal4822 Thank you.

[@tonyfranks9551]

Thankyou...

[@argylldon]

Mentioned are pilots from the dominions,Poland, Czechoslovakia, the US and England. No mention of the Scottish pilots of 602 and603 squadrons who fought in the Battle of Britain.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

"British pilots" covers all pilots from Wales, Scotland & England, and will suffice.

[@argylldon]

@@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 that would suffice; except they are referred to as English pilots.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

@@argylldon Ah, their bad then in that case. The wisest amongst us know, it's ALWAYS handy to have the Scotish on your side....The "devils in skirts"!!!! (Although maybe not in a spitfire at 18000ft !!!).

[@SigmaWolf-in2mr]

I saw the movie when released. I enjoyed this perspective , much more. Well done.

[@arthurholroyd8550]

They gave every thing for us all to be free god bless you all

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Does anyone know ‘when is the newly made feature film about Flying Ace Brendan (Paddy) Finnucane, who flew with 65 squadron in 1940’ to be released ?

[@mitcha1065]

Yah Canadian squadron!

[@dickdastardly8232]

Agree with the content, but Dan Snow, the man that has absolute contempt for the British Public.

[@laniesenagonia3104]

A bit more detail on your interesting comment please .

[@johnn278]

Isn't this part of a 3 part documentary about the battle of Britain ? All 3 were on KZbin a year ago.

[@james-faulkner]

Timeline steals all of their content, that is why they remove the credits. This is why Snow is associated with them. Just wait until the laws change for online video to the way it is supposed to be, there will no longer be a youtube.

[@alexwilliamson1486]

How did we “win” the Battle of Britain? Simple....We were the first to have an effective IADS Interactive Air Defence System...brilliant thinking before the war ensured this...get the height get the advantage....Strangely the Germans really didn’t see themselves as having “lost” the battle? Operations simply “petered” out....

[@RubenB658]

Rall had almost 300 kills. Great pilot

[@maciejsyrokomla-syrokomski838]

You never mentioned 303 squadron, interesting…

[@ronpirie]

Although I (and any British citizen with any sense) greatly admire the amazing performance and courage of 303 squadron and the other brave Polish pilots and ground crews, you need to look at the dates. 303 Squadron were not really operational until the closing days of the "Battle of Britain", which is probably the reason they were not mentioned in this particular clip. This in no way takes away from the bravery of the Polish personnel who took part in ANY operations (air, sea or land) throughout WW2. It took time to integrate these men into the system.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

I'm questioning why you only ever want the poles mentioned? What about the Czechs, Canadians, Australians, South Africans etc?