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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is commemorating its 60th The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is commemorating its 60th The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is commemorating its 60th

anniversary in 2017 and, as part of the celebrations, an exciting new anniversary in 2017 and, as part of the celebrations, an exciting new anniversary in 2017 and, as part of the celebrations, an exciting new

book has been produced in association with the RAFbook has been produced in association with the RAFbook has been produced in association with the RAF

‘THE FLIGHT’ is a photographic

commemoration of the Battle of Britain

Memorial Flight, arguably the most famous

collection of fl ying warbirds in the world.

Featuring exclusive contemporary and historical imagery,

combined with personal accounts, ‘THE FLIGHT’ offers a new

and exciting volume that celebrates the work and the ethos of the

BBMF. The carefully considered and specially commissioned

air-to-air imagery by award winning photographer John Dibbs

is supported by insightful and fascinating interviews and quotes

from veteran aircrew compiled by Clive Rowley, former OC

BBMF and unit historian. Hardback, c180 pp

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‘THE FLIGHT’ features:

• Foreword by Squadron Leader
  George “Johnny” Johnson DFM,
  Lancaster Bomb Aimer who
  fl ew with 617 Squadron on
  many missions during WW2
  including the famous Dams Raid.
  He is the last surviving British
  “Dambuster”


• Introduction by OC BBMF,
  Squadron Leader Andy Millikin.


• Contemporary photographs of
  the BBMF’s unique collection of
  World War 2 aircraft, including
  Spitfi res, Hurricanes and the
  Lancaster in their natural
  environment


• Archive photography from
  World War 2.


• Veteran Stories. Interviews and
  quotes from veterans who fl ew
  the types operated by the Flight
  are woven into the imagery.


• Brief historical backgrounds
  to the aircraft types used by the
  Flight and their roles in WW2


• Boxed featurettes, period
  graphics and World War 2
  memorabilia add a vintage feel

PLUS!

• How the BBMF was born


• The BBMF today


• Keeping the dream alive

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‘Lest We Forget’ — The mission of the BBMF is to commemorate the

past of the RAF’s air combat power. The aim of ‘THE FLIGHT’ is to

take that message to a new audience.

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