Came across this page in "Eagle day". It seems to have everything. A touch of humour. An example of how war brutalises the soul. The inspiring retort from Churchill, after his witnessing of the selfless spirit and fortitude of the fighter pilots.
I always assumed that Churchill made his Never in the field of human conflict.... statement after the campaign, near the end of the year. A quick summary of the day, though the casualty numbers differ: The Battle of Britain - Home Page
Hi Kyt, I to, was amazed, that the sensational quote from one of Churchills bolstering speeches, started life as a spontaneous ad. hoc. remark. I am sure the casualty figures quoted, refer only to the personal observations of Commandant Smith. I haven't had a chance to persue your insertion yet. Cheers Keith
I have two Australians in the RAF listed as killed that day however I have nothing at all on E.H. Ross (DFC) For Glyde: F/O R.L.Glyde an Australian of No 87 Squadron was shot down and killed on the 13th of August 1940 in his Hurricane I (P3387) by a Ju 88 off Selsey Bill, at 08:00hrs. GLYDE, RICHARD LINDSAY (DFC) Flying Officer 39983 87sq RAF 13/08/1940 26 Royal Air Force UK Panel 5. RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL ROSS, ELLIS HENRY (DFC) Flying Officer 40060 83sq RAF 13/08/1940 26 Royal Air Force UK Panel 6. RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
