The order came through on May 23rd 1940, for Flight Officer Peter Cazenove of 92 squadron to head for RAF Hornchurch from the satellite station at Rochford, Essex in his aircraft for a briefing before heading for France to intercept German bombers. His flight into enemy territory however, didn’t last long. He was shot down …
Aptitude tests for would-be pilots or flight engineers at the Aircrew Selection Centre at RAF Hornchurch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXILvht32Sk Facebook
Some “behind the scenes” 8mm film shot by an observer of the shooting of the Battle of Britain Movie in 1968. Filming at RAF Duxford, RAF North Weald, San Sebastian & Seville. Shots of Spitfires, Hurricanes, Messerschmitt ME109’s & Heinkel Bombers (Spanish Air Force). Plenty of explosions! Facebook
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