Lancaster ED603: RAF Reports Recovery from the IJsselmeer
On 9 November 2023, the RAF reported the Dutch-led recovery of Lancaster ED603 from the IJsselmeer, with aircrew identification work continuing.
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RAF Berlin Raid: Heavy Bomber Command Losses in 1941
The RAF Berlin raid of 7–8 November 1941 cost 21 of 169 bombers dispatched, as severe weather and German defences overwhelmed the operation.
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RAF Meteor Sets the First Official Jet World Speed Record
On 7 November 1945, H. J. Wilson flew a Gloster Meteor at approximately 606 mph, setting the first officially recognised jet world speed record.
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Hurricane Prototype K5083 Takes Flight at Brooklands
Hurricane prototype K5083 first flew at Brooklands on 6 November 1935, beginning flight trials of Sydney Camm’s new monoplane fighter.
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RAF Wellesleys Depart on Their Record Flight to Darwin
Three RAF Vickers Wellesleys left Ismailia on 5 November 1938 for a distance-record attempt to Darwin, reached by two aircraft two days later.
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RAF Coningsby Opens Under No. 5 Group
RAF Coningsby opened on 4 November 1940 under No. 5 Group, beginning its development from a grass airfield into a heavy-bomber base.
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Why the Hawker Hurricane Carried Fighter Command in 1940
Why the Hawker Hurricane carried Fighter Command in 1940: 33 squadrons to the Spitfire’s 18, 656 German aircraft destroyed, rugged repairable construction and 303 Squadron’s record.
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RAF Signals Command Formed at Medmenham
RAF Signals Command formed at Medmenham on 3 November 1958, taking command-level responsibility for established communications and technical work.
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Operation Sky Help Begins after Hurricane Hattie
Operation Sky Help began on 2 November 1961, carrying RAF relief supplies through Kingston to British Honduras after Hurricane Hattie.
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Archie McKellar Is Killed in Action over Kent
Archie McKellar was killed over Kent on 1 November 1940 while commanding 605 Squadron, a day beyond the official Battle of Britain dates.
