1940Italian Air Corps Formed for Battle of Britain

The Italian Air Corps is formed to fight in the Battle of Br...
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1940

✈️ Italian Air Corps Formed for Battle of Britain

The Italian Air Corps is formed to fight in the Battle of Britain.
Italian Air Corps Formed for Battle of Britain (1940)
Italian Air ForceBattle of BritainAir CorpsLuftwaffeAir WarMilitary CooperationAxis Powers

✈️ Battle of Britain Begins

The Battle of Britain begins with Luftwaffe raids on channel shipping.
Battle of Britain Begins (1940)
Battle of Britainair warLuftwaffeRAFUnited Kingdomaerial combatstrategic bombingGerman offensiveEnglish ChannelBlitz

💥 Battle of Britain Continues; German Tactics Hampered

The Battle of Britain continues; Germans are hampered by poor aircraft range and British extensive use of RADAR.
Battle of Britain Continues; German Tactics Hampered (1940)
Battle of BritainGermanyUKAir WarRadarMilitary StrategyTacticsLuftwaffeRAF

🛬 RAF Claims Victory in Battle of Britain

Massive German bombing flights on English cities; most are driven off. The RAF begins to claim victory in the Battle of Britain.
Battle of BritainLuftwaffeRAFAir WarBombingStrategic BombingGerman Air ForceDefense of Britain

🇮🇹 Italian Air Corps in Battle of Britain

The Italian Air Corps sees its first action during the Battle of Britain.
Italian Air Corps in Battle of Britain (1940)
air combatBattle of BritainItalyair forceUKGermanyAxis powers