DH and I were watching "The Battle of Britain" (1969 version) this evening on British FreeSat. Really good movie. DH enjoyed seeing all the different aircraft used (he ADORES planes and flying) -- according to IMDB, so many planes were used in the production that it was actually the production operated the 35th largest air force in the world at the time and most of the movie budget was spent on acquiring and refurbishing aircraft.
I was enjoying looking at all the locations - we have lived in southern Spain and visited the UK (lots) - so it felt familiar.
During the final credits, a list was shown of the nationalities involved in the battle ... I was surprised to see that Israel was listed as such ... Israel wasn't created until 1948 and the Battle of Britain happened in 1940. Oh well ... it's just a matter of phrasing.
Battle of Britain happened 74 years ago early in WW2. Lots of areas here in Europe are having commemorations this year of World War I (1914-1918).
So much has happened in the last hundred years ... wonder what the next hundred will be like.
Holly
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