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crescent city Mike · Sep 17, 2022

Chippy_Tea · Sep 17, 2022

On this day in 1940, the Luftwaffe launched its largest and most concentrated attack against London in the hope of drawing out the RAF into a battle of annihilation. Around 1,500 aircraft took part in the air battles which lasted until dusk.
The action was the climax of the Battle of Britain. RAF Fighter Command defeated the German raids; the Luftwaffe formations were dispersed by a large cloud base and failed to inflict severe damage on London. In the aftermath of the raid, Hitler postponed Operation Sea Lion. Having been defeated in daylight, the Luftwaffe turned its attention to The Blitz night campaign which lasted until May 1941. 15th September, also known as Battle of Britain Day, is now an annual commemoration of the battle in the United Kingdom.
The bottom photo shows a Luftwaffe Dornier Do 17 bomber, minus its tailplane and outer wing tips falling onto Victoria Station in London on 15th September 1940.