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

Celebrating a 100th anniversary is an amazing achievement, and the history of our Royal Air Force is made up of just that. Amazing achievements, undertaken by amazing people; the pioneers from our formation; those that stood firmly against aerial bombardment; the brave men and women on operations all over the world today; and the future generations who will carry that legacy into our next 100 years. | Royal Air Force

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.” Today at the estate @thegannetstives @podstives and @bassetarms we will pause in silence at 11am to honour and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, to protect our freedom #lestweforget | Carbis Bay Estate

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. | Birmingham City FC

PLATINUM JUBILEE: Queen Elizabeth and the royal family gathered to watch Royal Air Force planes fly over Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 year reign. Four-year-old Prince Louis was seen covering his ears as the planes flew in the formation of the number 70. | 10 Tampa Bay

British Royal Air Force planes performed a flypast over Edinburgh, Scotland, following a coronation service in the city for King Charles. | Reuters | Cebu Updates

Royal Air Force Plane's Daring Emergency Landing on Busy Highway Bridge Amidst Engine Smoke! GTA 5 | Airplane World