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RAF Fighter Command
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RAF Fighter Command was one of the commands of the Royal Air Force. It was formed in 1936 to allow more specialised control of fighter aircraft. It operated throughout the Second World War, winning fa
RAF Fighter Command badge
RAF Fighter Command badge
Shot of the fighter pilots of the Polish 303 Squadron, 1940. Foreign fighter squadrons began forming in July 1940.
Shot of the fighter pilots of the Polish 303 Squadron, 1940. Foreign fighter squadrons began forming in July 1940.
A Spitfire tipping the wing of a V-1, which disrupted the missile's automatic pilot during Operation Crossbow, 1944.
A Spitfire tipping the wing of a V-1, which disrupted the missile's automatic pilot during Operation Crossbow, 1944.
The supersonic fighter English Electric Lightning, a mainstay of Fighter Command during the Cold War years
The supersonic fighter English Electric Lightning, a mainstay of Fighter Command during the Cold War years
Sholto Douglas, 1st Baron Douglas of Kirtleside
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Marshal of the Royal Air Force William Sholto Douglas, 1st Baron Douglas of Kirtleside was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force. After serving as a pilot, then a flight commander and finally as a
RAF Fighter Command
…RAF Bentley Priory Motto Offence Defence March Fighter Command March Engagements World War II Cold War Commanders Notable commanders Sir Hugh Dowding Sir Sholto Douglas Aircraft flown Fighter Hawker Hurricane Supermarine Spitfire Gloster Meteor Hawker Hunter English Electric Lightning RAF Fighter Command was one of the…
Air Marshall W Sholto Douglas, CB, MC, DFC
Air Marshall W Sholto Douglas, CB, MC, DFC
Air Marshal Sir William Sholto Douglas, Commander-in-Chief Fighter Command (left) during a visit to No 61 OTU at Heston, November 1941
Air Marshal Sir William Sholto Douglas, Commander-in-Chief Fighter Command (left) during a visit to No 61 OTU at Heston, November 1941
Air Chief Marshal Sir William Sholto Douglas, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, RAF Middle East Command (left) with Air Officer Commanding Malta, Air M
Air Chief Marshal Sir William Sholto Douglas, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, RAF Middle East Command (left) with Air Officer Commanding Malta, Air Marshal Sir Keith Park in the garden at HQ, Malta