Standing tall Nov 14, 2009
A temporary fibreglass statue of the Battle of Britain commander Sir Keith Park has been temporarily installed on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, the fourth plinth having been temporarily empty of any permanent statue since, as far as I can make out, the year 1841 ... He wasn't British but quite a lot of the pilots in the Battle of Britain came from somewhere else, and not just from the dominions but from Ireland, America, Czechoslovakia and Poland ... Park and Dowding are both much... (BBC News -- UK)
Impressions: IL-2 Sturmovik Birds of Prey, Xbox 360 Demo Jul 30, 2009
I'm not much for arcade flying games, but IL-2 kept me interested enough to rattle through "The Battle of Britain" and on to die, repeatedly, in "The Battle of the Bulge," before throwing in the towel and grabbing a cup of tea to write this ... The tutorial runs you through flight, advanced maneuvers, and aerial combat, then it's off to battle in two conflict scenarios, The Battle of Britain and The Battle of the Bulge. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Today in History Jul 10, 2009
In 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as Nazi forces began attacking southern England by air. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious. (Yahoo News)
First Bruno review Jun 16, 2009
"To say Bruno makes uncomfortable viewing is an understatement of Battle of Britain proportions," the Sun's review says. "When I wasn't giggling like a 14-year-old, I was cowering behind my hands," the reviewer said. (The Age, Australia)
A Necessary Book Jun 5, 2009
The German Luftwaffe lost the Battle of Britain to the Royal Air Force; the German Navy was no match for Britains Royal Navy ( The Navy what need have we of that. said Hitler in 1936). (The American Conservative)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' May 31, 2009
Frank Cook, a Labour backbench MP, used his expenses to claim for a 5 donation he made during a church service to commemorate the Battle of Britain in his constituency town of Stockton-on-Tees. Gordon Brown has suffered a devastating blow with a new opinion poll for the Telegraph showing Labour's support in a general election falling behind the Liberal Democrats for the first time in 22 years. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
MP 'claimed for church donation' May 31, 2009
A Labour backbencher has apologised for submitting an expenses claim for a 5 donation he made at a church service commemorating the Battle of Britain ... In its latest expenses story, the Sunday Telegraph says the handwritten note attached to Mr Cook's donation claim read: "Battle of Britain church service, Sunday 17.09.06. 5 contribution to offertory on behalf of Frank Cook MP.". (BBC News -- UK)
Wartime hero Bader is commemorated with accolade May 31, 2009
Sir Douglas (right) played a key role in the Battle of Britain ... Sir Douglas played a key role as a pilot during the Battle of Britain in World War II despite losing both legs in a flying accident in 1931. (BBC News -- UK)
The crme de la crme May 2, 2009
He also enjoys action flicks like Battle of Britain, The Battle of Midway and Tora. Tora. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Duplicity Director Tony Gilroy on How Spying Can Trump Innovation Mar 20, 2009
He's addressing the military wing of his company and making a Battle of Britain call-to-arms kind of speech. I don't think that's entirely the case, but this corporate espionage thing is huge. (FastCompany)
