Battle of Britain veterans appeal for donations

Title

Battle of Britain veterans appeal for donations

Genre

News report; Interview; Documentary

TX Date

5 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:37

Description

A public appeal for funding for veterans of the Battle of Britain has been launched. Lord (Anthony) Barber and Wing Commander Pat Hancock, who both fought in the Battle, recall the tension of waiting before a battle started, how quickly it would occur, and the after-shock often experienced after a dogfight. The appeal was aimed at big-city firms, and the speakers stress that just because the War was a long time ago, it has become no less important.

Contributors

Simon Bowden; Anthony Barber; Pat Hancock

Keywords

Air warfare; Charity; Fundraising; Pilots; Second World War (1939-1945); Warfare; Air force; Reminiscence; Wars (events); Battle of Britain (1940); Anniversaries; Veterans (Armed Forces); Donations; Anthony Barber; Pat Hancock

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