Battle of Britain | Vibepedia

The Battle of Britain was a direct result of the German invasion of France and the Low Countries in May 1940. The RAF flew [[supermarine-spitfire|Supermarine Spitfire]] and [[hawker-hurricane|Hawker Hurricane]] aircraft, while the Luftwaffe flew [[messerschmitt-bf-109|Messerschmitt Bf 109]] and [[junkers-ju-87|Junkers Ju 87]] aircraft. The battle had a significant cultural impact and influence, both during and after the war. The battle demonstrated the importance of air superiority in modern warfare. Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, played a significant role in rallying the British people during the battle.