Not much celebrated in the US, sadly. We wouldn't be here, sitting at our desks with our coffee cups, had it not been for those gallant boys, and the fabulous spirit of the country that stood behind them.
The account of the morning's action is here. There were three waves of attacks, and you need only click 'next page' at the bottom of each account to continue the narrative.
Also not much noted is the presence of some brave young American lads who had volunteered for the RAF, in defiance of US law at the time. They flew Hurricanes from Debden, and were amongst the flyers scrambled that day. Later on, they were attached to the US Army Air Force, and flew the P-51, eventually destroying 1000 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.
15 September 1940 was the turning point of the war, although only Goering knew it at the time, and would not admit it until later. Britain could not be bullied into submission by bombing, and any attempt at invasion would have been suicidal. The Brits of the 1940's were not about to stand for another invasion from Normandy.
God bless the RAF. May Providence grant us a double portion their spirit for our day.
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I'm sad to say that it isn't much celebrated round these parts either. We don’t celebrate much of anything anymore for fear it upsets one minority or another.
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