Battle of Britain
Bales out badly wounded and later loses part of his left leg.
Battle of Britain
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Is shot down during combat with German bombers east of Duxford.
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Radar information helps Fighter Command conserve pilots and aircraft.
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Uses radar warning to direct No. 11 Group fighters.
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The "Dowding system", a set of reporting chains to move information from the various observation points to the pilots in their fighters, named after its chief architect
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Continues communications duties during attacks on RAF Biggin Hill.
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Her courage under bombing later brings the Military Medal.
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Continues working during repeated attacks on RAF Biggin Hill.
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Her service under fire later earns the Military Medal.
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Marks unexploded bombs while the station is under attack.
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Remains at her post during bombing of RAF Biggin Hill.
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Is wounded while flying with No. 242 Squadron during the London raids.
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Returns safely despite facial injuries caused during combat.
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Coordinates Fighter Command during the decisive September air battles.
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The day's German losses undermine hopes of defeating Fighter Command.
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Oversees defence during the decisive daylight air battle.
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Observes Fighter Command committing its available squadrons against the raids.
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Visits No. 11 Group headquarters during the climactic daylight attacks.
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Leads fighters from Duxford during the major September battles.
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Supports the use of large Big Wing formations against Luftwaffe bombers.
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Tells the country that invasion danger remains despite RAF success.
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Buckingham Palace is hit by 6 bombs while George VI is in residence
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Commands Fighter Command through the official final day of the Battle of Britain.
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The Luftwaffe has failed to gain the air superiority required for invasion.
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Supports continued expansion of aircraft output after the Battle of Britain.
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