Gladiators of World War II — Season 1, Episode 6: Part 6: RAF Fighter Command

Episode synopsis

It was the Few of RAF Fighter Command who saved Britain from almost certain defeat in summer 1940. The unique spirit generated by its fighter pilots enabled the Command to overcome the might of the Luftwaffe and to continue to wage a relentless campaign which finally ended in ultimate victory in May 1945.

About Gladiators of World War II

In this BBC documentary series newly declassified documents are used to examine the strategic roles played in the war by thirteen of the world's regular and resistance land, sea and air forces.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Part 1: Waffen-SS
• E2Part 2: Special Operations Executive
• E3Part 3: SAS
• E4Part 4: Desert Rats
• E5Part 5: Free Polish Forces
• E7Part 7: The Paras and Commandos
• E8Part 8: Norwegian Resistance Fighters
• E9Part 9: Kamikaze
• E10Part 10: The Royal Navy
• E11Part 11: The Chindits
• E12Part 12: Free French Forces
• E13Part 13: The Anzacs