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The Polish Pilot Who Saved Britain - 303 Squadron
Polish 303 Squadron shot down 126 German planes in the Battle of Britain - more than any other squadron. They were so aggressive British commanders thought they were reckless. They had learned against...
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Stuka Siren Terror Weapon
The German Ju-87 Stuka dive bomber had a Jericho Trumpet siren that could be heard from miles away. The psychological terror was as deadly as the bombs - French civilians reported the sound as "the sc...
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The Pilot Who Flew With One Leg
"22 victories, zero legs, infinite courage"
Douglas Bader was a pre-war RAF pilot who lost both legs in a flying accident in 1931. When war came, he demanded to fly. Doctors said impossible. Bader proved them wrong. With specially designed art...
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