An unofficial heritage trail now allows people to trace the story of the RAF's heroic pilots.

The roadside stones in Kent that stand in tribute to The Few

Hundreds gathered in Folkestone to remember the bravery of 'the few' who fought in the Battle of Britain

Honouring 'the few' at Battle of Britain memorial day in Capel-le-Ferne

The three-day show is being staged where the critical battle between the Royal Air Force and Nazi Germany's air force, the Luftwaffe, took place in 1940.

Red Arrows put on spectacular display to kickstart Battle of Britain Airshow

Hundreds came to watch the aircraft fly over the Queen Mary 2 carrying memorial wreaths to New York

Hurricane flypast over Southampton to mark VE Day

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The nephew of an RAF Hurricane pilot from Carlisle who was killed during the Battle of Britain has paid tribute to his fighter ace uncle.

Carlisle man flies Hurricane to honour WW2 hero uncle

A 7 year-old boy has walked 30 miles to commemorate the end of the Battle of Britain.


Jacob Newson has raised more than £21,000 for an RAF charity as he travelled from Manston to a memorial in Folkestone. 

7-year-old raises thousands for RAF charity in epic 30 mile walk

A bronze statue has been commissioned of seven of the fighter pilots who defeated the Luftwaffe,  despite being utterly outnumbered.


World War Two fighter pilots remembered in bronze statue memorial 

All eyes will be on the sky across Kent this weekend as the only airshow in the country takes place.

Back in the sky: the country's only airshow this year begins in Kent

It was the first major service to take place at the venue since March.

In Pictures: 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain marked in small ceremony

Victory came thanks to the skill of pilots and air crews and the resilience of the aircraft, such as the iconic Spitfire.

Battle of Britain 80: The iconic Spitfire

The battle, fought 80 years ago, saw the RAF defend Britain from Nazi attack. Among those who became known as 'The Few' were many pilots from Wales who played a vital role in the final victory over the Luftwaffe.

The Welsh pilots who played a key role in the Battle of Britain

A variety of commemorations will take place across the country despite limitations caused by the coronavirus crisis.

Tributes take place to mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain Memorial hosts virtual commemoration of 'The Few' on the 80th anniversary 

Battle of Britain Memorial hosts virtual commemoration of 'The Few'

Spitfire aircraft taking off from Duxford in Cambridgeshire

The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is finalising plans to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with an airshow in September.

Plans to mark 80 years since the Battle of Britain despite lockdown

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The coronavirus has placed many charities under lockdown, meaning they are not able to carry out fundraising events to support their income. The trust has to find £240,000 each year if it is to withstand running costs and memorial maintenance.

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