The Hardest Day, Battle of Britain - Time-Lapse

• Aug 18, 2019

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syscom3

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This was interesting. An animation depicting the chronological moment by moment events of the Battle of Britain on Aug 18 1940.

 

• Aug 18, 2019

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Nice find.

 

• Aug 18, 2019

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Elmas

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The find is nice, but I can't understand why an historic documentary today (or the news seen at the tv...) can't be made without a distressing music in the background. Most boring and annoying,, by my personal point of view.

 

• Aug 18, 2019

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Ia agree about the music - if it must be used, then choose a more appropriate piece.

 

• Aug 18, 2019

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syscom3

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Turn off the volume if it is not to your liking?

 

• Aug 18, 2019

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Then the commentary would be inaudible.

 

• Aug 18, 2019

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syscom3

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Airframes said:

Then the commentary would be inaudible.

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True that!

 

• Aug 18, 2019

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Didn't notice the music to be honest but then I was listening on my phone. Enjoyed the video so thanks for posting.

 

• Aug 22, 2019

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Interesting, the Luftwaffe committed their forces piecemeal. Instead of one big raid on one or two targets.

 

• Aug 22, 2019

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Interesting!

 

• Aug 23, 2019

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RAF pilots averaged 20 years old? Seriously doubt it. How many 18 y/o chaps would be needed to offset those 22 to 30-something?

 

• Aug 23, 2019

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pbehn

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Barrett said:

RAF pilots averaged 20 years old? Seriously doubt it. How many 18 y/o chaps would be needed to offset those 22 to 30-something?

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It was already noted that pilots were getting past it at 23 and of more use passing on experience training new pilots.