World War II: The 13 Hours That Saved Britain | Free Documentary History
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Published 2021-01-08
A programme to commemorate anniversary of the Battle of Britain, told through the technology, the heroes of the time and the spirit and determination of the British people.
2010 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Britain – this film marks this important occasion, paying tribute to all those who ended Nazi intentions of gaining control of the British skies prior to landing some 30,000 troops on the shores of southern England.
13 Hours That Saved Britain explores the events of a single day, 15th September 1940 – the day Churchill described as the ‘crux of the battle’, a day that is now celebrated as Battle of Britain Day. Dramatic colour film footage of aerial combat combined with contemporary interviews will illustrate that the events of seventy years ago still resonate with a new generation.
The documentary is a gripping and powerful account of the pilots of Fighter Command who defended Britain in the summer of 1940 and the strong arm behind the shield, a nation united to defend its freedom and pave the way for the eventual victory.
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All Comments (21)
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It’s disappointing to know that I will never have the opportunity to buy one of these men a drink.
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As an ex-Army Flight Lieutenant, now 70, looking at all these 'old people' give their accounts - I am forced to remember that I was 14, or 18 once. I still feel 24. But age is age - and Wisdom always has It's Own Story. Thanks, Free Documentary.
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My teacher last year of primary school in 1972, Mr Walker was in the thick of this battle. He flew a spitfire, he flew throughout the war. He instilled a deep appreciation in me for the sacrifice of WW2 and in particular the RAF. He was a fine human being.
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I was a U.S. Cold War fighter pilot. We knew very well the history of the BOB, and to this day, my respect for the British people is undiminished. I spent time at Mildenhall... the pubs were infamous. ;-) In my old age, I fly Boeings across the Atlantic, and I love my time spent in London, such history. U.K. airmen were/are superb aviators, always will be.
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Im so proud of that generation if it wasnt for these brave men and women I probably wouldnt be here. Thank you ❤
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The most amazing, courageous, gutsy people in the world, the Brits, the Brits, the Brits. Salute you all, men, women and children. God bless.
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I remember walking over the Moors in North West England with my grandad as a kid, and he looked over and said "I used to play up here when I was your age, and when war started, I'd come up here and see Manchester over there just a big orange glow as it burned night after night. It was then I decieded I'd join the RAF and help get my own back." And like many, very shortly after that birthday, he joined the RAF as a mechanic. Many stories
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This is one of the BEST, if not the BEST, War documentary. So well made and with the constant subtitles telling whom each person was and their age during the bombings. Keeps one immersed in all their story's. Can't get better than that!
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I CAN WATCH THIS STUFF OVER AND OVER
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Truly their finest hour
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“Never was so much owed by so many to so few”- Churchill
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A remembrance of a time when a great country rose up to stand and repulse evil. Tough times reveal tough people. I’m sure that we, the USA, will some day in the future, have to stand and show our meddle. Watching this give me hope. Thanks for giving us this inspirational documentary!
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Really powerful and well presented video on the Battle of Britain. We must never forget that many of these RAF pilots gave their tomorrow for our today. Well done and thank you.
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It's worth watching Thank you
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Battle of Britain holds up as a movie very well. So many visuals used here.
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Commonwealth pilot's from Poland,SthAfrica,Australia,NewZealand and French fought alongside The British pilots to win this Huge Cause.
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First class documentary, commentary by the participants of both sides really gives a clear eyed perspective of what it was like at the time. I will never get tired of listening to Bob Doe.
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When I joined up in 1971 we had Master Pilots who were NCO pilots during The Battle of Britain. They were no longer flying but had become Air Traffic Controllers. We all said that they had forgotten more than we would ever know. They were highly regarded by each and every one of us in ATC in the '70's.
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Keith Park's grand-nephew , Dr Rodney Park, was my dentist up until about five years ago when he retired. He passed away in early August 2023. He told me he had visited his relative's HQ and was warmly received.
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Approximately 1 in 6 German planes on that day were shot down by Polish pilots. They were remarkable pilots, largely in 2 Polish squadrons, 302 and 303.
