What Was It Like To Fight In The Most Active RAF Unit Of WW2?

RAF Squadron 501 was Britain’s right hook when taking the fight to The Luftwaffe during The Battle Of Britain. No other unit saw as much action than them during this time, with 7 battle honours and 19 lost pilots. This is the story of those tense 4 months in the words of the veterans who were there.

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