How the Battle of Britain Began
This documentary recounts how the Battle of Britain began, as British and German air forces clashed for control of the skies in 1940. It reconstructs a defining moment of the Second World War through the strategy, the aircraft, and the pilots who flew them. Drawing on archive material, it offers a measured account of a contest that shaped the course of the war. It is an engaging watch for anyone interested in aviation history and the air war over Britain. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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