Today in History (Battle of Britain Rages - 1940): "The Few" of RAF on Stairway to Heaven

During Operation Sea Lion, the Luftwaffe outnumbered the Royal Air Force (RAF) by 3-to-1 in terms of pilots. Heroic efforts of RAF airmen foiled any hope of a German air supremacy, thereby safeguarding Britain and preserving Western freedom. Winston Churchill immortalized their valor when he declared: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” The term “The Few” refers to the app. 2,937 British Commonwealth and Allied airmen who flew during the Battle of Britain (10/7 to 31/10, 1940). Sadly, one-fifth of them were killed during the engagement. 15 September, Battle of Britain Day, marks the date when the largest daylight raid was met with fierce resistance by Fighter Command, and honours "THE FEW". Rest in peace "The Few!"

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