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Header image: Officers of 602 Sqn pose for a group photograph at Westhampnett during the Battle of Britain in 1940. John Hart is fourth from left in the back row. Remarkably all the pilots in this picture survived the Battle of Britain, although four of them were killed in action during the following year.

As we approach Battle of Britain Day on 15th September, the number of living veteran airmen who flew and fought in the Battle in 1940 has dwindled further with the deaths of two of ‘The Few’ in the last few weeks.

Header image: Arnhem Bridge today, the site of an epic battle in September 1944.

The Battle of Arnhem – Operation Market Garden – which took place between 17th and 25th September 1944, was made famous by the book and film of the same name ‘A Bridge Too Far’. This month sees the 75th anniversary of the epic, costly and ultimately unsuccessful battle, with large scale commemorations planned to take place in the Netherlands.

We have a wonderful ballot prize to offer RAF Memorial Flight Official Club members this month – a weekend break for four at Saunton Beach Villas in Saunton Sands, North Devon! Our lucky winner will be able to claim their prize on a weekend of their choice from September - December 2019.

How to enter the ballot

All current members have been automatically entered into this month’s ballot. If you’re not already a member, please join the Club by 25th August 2019 to be entered into this prize draw.