REMEMBERING THE BATTLE

Memory of the Battle of Britain was soon given official status when the Air Ministry produced a small 32-page booklet on the battle in March 1941. The Ministry sold over one million copies in Britain, and more in America and the Empire. The dates for the battle were set as 8 August to 31 October, but by the time the official histories were written the dates generally accepted were 10 July to 31 October, to incorporate the early raids and air battles. The major operations on 15 September were chosen to mark Battle of Britain Day and the first celebration took place in 1945, shortly after the end of the war with Japan, with a fly-past in London and a special memorial service in Westminster Abbey. The abbey was also…

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