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The largest air Battle of this period. Adlertag, eagle day, opening of the decisive phase of the battle. 5 major actions are fought but the Germans lose 76 to Britains 34 aircraft. 1st large air Battle takes place in north England. 1,786 sorties are flown
About 100 bombers escorted by 40 Me 110s are launched against Tyneside
German air fleets attack widely separated targets across the country.
Launches one of the Luftwaffe's largest daylight efforts against Britain.
Commits large Luftwaffe forces during the day later called the Hardest Day.
Heavy losses reduce subsequent use of Ju 87 dive bombers in the battle.
The 3rd phase of the battle begins. Resumes after bad weather. Airfields & commuincations are damaged as German numerical superiority takes effect
Berlin is bombed by the RAF in retaliation for the bombing of London
Concentrates on airfields in the south east but bombs are dropped in error on London. 2nd phase to 27th Sept, a route to London is to be opened up by destroying the RAF
Bombs also fall on London during the continuing air offensive.
Luftwaffe operations intensify against Fighter Command targets around London.
The Kanalkampf comprises a series of running fights over convoys in the English Channel launched partly because Kesselring and Sperrle were not sure about what else to do, and partly because it gives German aircrews some training and a chance to probe the British defences
The Germans have lost 308 aircraft to the British 273. End of the 3rd phase of the Battle of Britain
The Luftwaffe diverts its forces from destroying the RAF to bombing London
London becomes the target for incessant bombing
Shifts the main Luftwaffe effort toward large-scale attacks on London.
The change reduces pressure on Fighter Command's sector stations.
Bomber command destroys 200 barges in France & Low Country ports
Initial Luftwaffe estimates are that it will take four days to defeat the RAF Fighter Command in southern England
Bombing on London peaks. Believing the RAF is broken Goering bombs London, 1,300 sorties are flown. 56 German planes are downed compared with 26 British. 1,000 bombers & 700 fighters rage over the London
Failure to gain air superiority prevents the planned invasion of Britain.
Postpones Operation Sea Lion until further notice.
More than 450 British fighters are destroyed & 103 pilots killed. Attacks are shifted to main inland RAF bases
The Luftwaffe cannot gain permanent air control but sporadic night raids continue
Coventry is blitzed by 500 bombers & almost demolished
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