The twin-engined Dakota, also known as the Skytrooper, was based on the Douglas DC-3, and was used in a variety of roles, most notably as transport for airborne troops.
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Douglas SBD Dauntless
The Dauntless was the United States Navy foremost dive bomber during the early part of the war in the Pacific. Over 5,000 examples were built.
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Bristol Beaufighter
Entering service with the Royal Air Force in July 1940, the Beaufighter would serve in a number of roles and form the North Coates Strike Wing.
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Roy Chadwick's Lancaster would spend fifteen years in service with the Royal Air Force, and is, perhaps, best known for its role in the Dambusters raid in May 1943, which was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson.
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During 1940 the Luftwaffe carried out its campaign to destroy the Royal Air Force so it could achieve air superiority over Southern England, as a precursor to an invasion. Known as the Battle of Britain,
it was a pivotal moment in the Second World War, as the Germans suffered their first major defeat and were unable to launch an invasion.
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ARTICLES
10TH JULY 1940 - 31ST OCTOBER 1940
