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The Battle of Britain

BBC One
on BBC One London

Through French eyes
Introduced by Group Captain Peter Townsend, D.S.O., D.F.C.

Twenty-seven years ago today the Battle of Britain was at its height. On September 15, 1940, the Royal Air Force claimed its greatest victory and two days later Hitler postponed his plans for the invasion of England.
This French programme, using film from both British and German sources, tells the story of one of the most decisive battles of the second world war.

(A Pathe-Cinema production)
See page 43

Contributors

Presenter:
Group Captain Peter Townsend
Producer/Writer:
Henri de Turenne
Producer/Writer:
Jean-Louis Guillaud
Director:
Daniel Costelle
Narrator:
Daniel Salem
Source: Radio Times

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