StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Battle of Britain

yam[25] - Spitfire Mk1A {2 of 2}

yam[25] - Spitfire Mk1A {2 of 2}

StoneRoad2013
30 Jul 2025 77
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yam[25] - Spitfire Mk1A {1 of 2}

yam[25] - Spitfire Mk1A {1 of 2}

StoneRoad2013
30 Jul 2025 114
This is a replica Supermarine Spitfire Mk1A, dating form the Battle of Britain in WW2. It represents the plane flown by Squadron Leader Darley, OC 609 Squadron. yorkshireairmuseum.org/supermarine-spitfire-i 609 claimed 85 enemy aircraft shot down during the BoB, and were the first squadron credited with 100 victories. Later Sqdn Ldr Darley received the D.S.O. and he dedicated the medal to the pilots and ground crews without whom the service would not have been achieved.
yam[25] - Night Fighter

yam[25] - Night Fighter

StoneRoad2013
30 Jul 2025 95
Replica of a Hawker Hurricane IIc painted as a Night Fighter yorkshireairmuseum.org/hawker-hurricane
dux[25] - anti-aircraft defence ...

dux[25] - anti-aircraft defence ...

StoneRoad2013
03 Jul 2025 1 52
... mobile anti-aircraft gun. 3.7 inch calibre. {ack-ack became flak in WW2} Gun raised from the towing mount but the stabilisers are still up (probably to save floor space). This would be one of a number of guns & searchlights grouped to form a defensive anti-aircraft battery.
TiG - plates on Manston

TiG - plates on Manston

StoneRoad2013
04 Jul 2016 394
Closer view of the plates on "Manston" No 34070. wiki info on RAF Manston - scroll down for WW2 (Battle of Britain) details en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Manston