Battle of Britain
Controls the fighter defence of London and south-east England.
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1940 in New Zealand
Explore 20 historical events and records for New Zealand in 1940.
Historical records for New Zealand in 1940
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July
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Directs No. 11 Group during the opening Channel battles.
August
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Directs fighter interceptions during attacks on south-eastern airfields.
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Uses radar and sector control to preserve Fighter Command's response.
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Directs No. 11 Group during Eagle Day.
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Fighter Command prevents the Luftwaffe from crippling southern defences.
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Directs repeated fighter responses during intense Luftwaffe attacks.
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No. 11 Group bears heavy responsibility for defending south-east England.
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Directs fighters as Tangmere and other southern targets are attacked.
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No. 11 Group contests repeated raids over southern England.
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Directs Fighter Command responses as Kenley and other airfields are attacked.
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No. 11 Group fights sustained engagements over south-east England.
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Biggin Hill suffers severe damage while remaining operational.
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Directs interceptions during heavy attacks on Fighter Command sector stations.
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Airfields including Biggin Hill and Hornchurch face renewed attacks.
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Commands No. 11 Group on Fighter Command's heaviest aircraft-loss day.
September
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Directs fighter defence as major Luftwaffe formations attack London.
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No. 11 Group contests the first sustained mass assault on the capital.
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Commits available fighter squadrons against two large Luftwaffe assaults on London.
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Directs No. 11 Group during the major attacks later called Battle of Britain Day.
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