21K views · 973 reactions | For over 100 years the Royal Air Force has defended British skies. 80 years ago, we experienced our greatest test in the Battle of Britain. The primary role for the RAF to this day continues to be the protection of the skies of the UK, through the Quick Reaction Alert system. https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain/ #DetectAndDefend | Royal Air Force | Facebook

129K views · 3.2K reactions |  A moment of history in the skies! Watch as the RAF A400M Atlas from the Air Mobility Force joins the legendary Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, Lancaster and Dakota in a unique Memorial formation. ✈️ This formation is a powerful tribute to the legacy of the RAF and the brave aircrew of the Second World War. #BBMF #AviationHistory #Remembrance | Royal Air Force | Facebook

8.8K reactions · 2.5K shares | The Battle of Britain ended 80 years ago today. It was an international victory. Nearly 3000 Allied aircrew took part. Almost a fifth weren’t British. We are proud to commemorate the sacrifice made by all those who defended our skies in 1940. https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain/ #DetectAndDefend | Royal Air Force | Facebook