September 15th is observed as Battle of Britain Day in the United Kingdom. This date is usually considered to be the turning point of the battle.
From September 15th Telegraph "Battle of Britain Day" a time to remember all who lost their lives in the confict" by Nicholas Milton.
The surviving pilots and airmen on both sides are rapidly dwindling. Current RAF Squadron Leader Ian Smith, referring to the RAF's counterparts, said, "Make no mistake the regime was truly appalling but seventy years on surely it's time to distinguish between Nazism and the bravery of the German pilots."
He continued, "Like all military personnel they were just following orders and like a lot of our boys they made the ultimate sacrifice."
Germany rarely honors its Luftwaffe because of its connection to Nazi Germany. They have no day to celebrate their bravery.
"Never Has So much..." --Cooter
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