Glorious Summer by Robert Taylor Millenium Proof lost from its squadron and

lost from its squadron and wingman

Gunther Seeger

After heavy losses the tactics were changed with close escort by initially P-47 Thunderbolts and P-38's Lightening

The Mustang was still on the drawing board

This bought the wrath of the Royal Navy onto the Battle Group

Glorious Summer by Robert Taylor Millenium Proof lost from its squadron andThe Hurricane was the mainstay of the RAF during the Battle of Britain, it was tough and capable of taking a lot of punishment. The print shows Hurricanes of RAF 56 Squadron, taking off for their third scramble of the day. Coming off quick victories in Poland, France and the Low Countries the Luftwaffe expected an easy victory over the RAF in the Battle of Britain which started in July 1940. Due to the bravery of the RAF pilots, good planning and the