Without aerial supremacy, Hitler was unable to launch Operation Sea Lion – his planned seaborne invasion. Aided by the world’s best radar network, unrivalled Spitfire fighter planes, and squadrons supplemented by Eastern European airmen, Britain held out. The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain:įor three months during 1940, RAF planes duelled with Goering’s Luftwaffe in the skies above Britain. This set will not be in general circulation but can be seen below and the history behind the momentous moments. The launch of the collection follows the 50p culture set, unveiled in January this year and now a special collection of commemorative military coins will be struck to mark the anniversary of the seven-sided coin, first introduced in 1969, reports Chronicle Live. A military themed set of 50p coins is being released by the Royal Mint as part of the coins 50 year anniversary.Ĭoins depicting major anniversaries of key moments in the country's history are to be shown on them, including the Battle of Britain, D-Day landings, Victoria Cross and Battle of Hastings.
