Las tripulaciones del Comando Bombardero también sufrieron una tasa de bajas extremadamente alta: 55,573 murieron de un total de 125,000 tripulantes (un 44.4 por ciento de mortalidad), otros 8,403 resultaron heridos en acción y 9,838 se convirtieron en prisioneros de guerra.
Bomber Command crews also suffered an extremely high casualty rate: 55,573 killed out of a total of 125,000 aircrew (a 44.4 percent death rate), a further 8,403 were wounded in action and 9,838 became prisoners of war.
Bomber Command crews also suffered an extremely high casualty rate: 55,573 killed out of a total of 125,000 aircrew (a 44.4 percent death rate), a further 8,403 were wounded in action and 9,838 became prisoners of war.
Bomber Command crews also suffered an extremely high casualty rate: 55,573 killed out of a total of 125,000 aircrew (a 44.4 percent death rate), a further 8,403 were wounded in action and 9,838 became prisoners of war.
Bomber Command crews also suffered an extremely high casualty rate: 55,573 killed out of a total of 125,000 aircrew (a 44.4 percent death rate), a further 8,403 were wounded in action and 9,838 became prisoners of war.
Bomber Command crews also suffered an extremely high casualty rate: 55,573 killed out of a total of 125,000 aircrew (a 44.4 percent death rate), a further 8,403 were wounded in action and 9,838 became prisoners of war.
Commander Pauline Gower MBE was given the task of organising the women's section of the ATA.
Commander Pauline Gower MBE was given the task of organising the women's section of the ATA.
The Battle of Britain.The RAF's workhorse Hurricane Mk I and the less numerous Spitfire Mk I; Hurricaneoutnumbered Spitfires in RAF Fighter Command by about 2:1 when war broke out.
The Battle of Britain.The RAF's workhorse Hurricane Mk I and the less numerous Spitfire Mk I; Hurricaneoutnumbered Spitfires in RAF Fighter Command by about 2:1 when war broke out.
The Battle of Britain.The RAF's workhorse Hurricane Mk I and the less numerous Spitfire Mk I; Hurricaneoutnumbered Spitfires in RAF Fighter Command by about 2:1 when war broke out.
Well. 303 ( "Kosciuszko") Polish Fighter Squadron (Polish 303 Squadron "Warsaw them.Tadeusza Kosciuszki") was one of 16 Polish squadrons in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.
Well. 303 ( "Kosciuszko") Polish Fighter Squadron (Polish 303 Squadron "Warsaw them.Tadeusza Kosciuszki") was one of 16 Polish squadrons in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.
Well. 303 ( "Kosciuszko") Polish Fighter Squadron (Polish 303 Squadron "Warsaw them.Tadeusza Kosciuszki") was one of 16 Polish squadrons in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.
The most famous fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain were the British Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire Mk I and theerman GMesserschmitt Bf 109 E variant (Emil) single-enginedfighters.
The most famous fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain were the British Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire Mk I and theerman GMesserschmitt Bf 109 E variant (Emil) single-enginedfighters.
The most famous fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain were the British Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire Mk I and theerman GMesserschmitt Bf 109 E variant (Emil) single-enginedfighters.
Nicknamed the "Tonka" by the British, the Tornado made its combat debutas part of the British contribution to the Gulf War in 1991. Operation Granby saw nearly 60 RAF GR1s deploy to air basesat Muharraq in Bahrain and Tabuk and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia.
Nicknamed the "Tonka" by the British, the Tornado made its combat debutas part of the British contribution to the Gulf War in 1991. Operation Granby saw nearly 60 RAF GR1s deploy to air basesat Muharraq in Bahrain and Tabuk and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia.
Nicknamed the "Tonka" by the British, the Tornado made its combat debutas part of the British contribution to the Gulf War in 1991. Operation Granby saw nearly 60 RAF GR1s deploy to air basesat Muharraq in Bahrain and Tabuk and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia.
During the Battle of Britain, from July to October 1940, the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hawker Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against Nazi Germany's air force, the Luftwaffe.
During the Battle of Britain, from July to October 1940, the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hawker Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against Nazi Germany's air force,the Luftwaffe.
During the Battle of Britain, from July to October 1940, the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hawker Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against Nazi Germany's air force,the Luftwaffe.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly agile aircraft, designed to be a supremely effective dogfighter in combat.
During the Battle of Britain, from July to October 1940, the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hawker Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against Nazi Germany's air force, the Luftwaffe.
During the Battle of Britain, from July to October 1940, the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hawker Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against Nazi Germany's air force, the Luftwaffe.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters. The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack and air defense missions.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters. The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack and air defense missions.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters. The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack and air defense missions.
The Harrier, informally referred to as the Harrier Jump Jet, is a family of jet-powered attack aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing operations (V/STOL).
The Harrier, informally referred to as the Harrier Jump Jet, is a family of jet-powered attack aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing operations (V/STOL).
The Harrier, informally referred to as the Harrier Jump Jet, is a family of jet-powered attack aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing operations (V/STOL).
The Vulcan B.1 was first delivered to the RAF in 1956; deliveries of the improved Vulcan B.2 started in 1960.
The Vulcan B.1 was first delivered to the RAF in 1956; deliveries of the improved Vulcan B.2 started in 1960.
The Vulcan B.1 was first delivered to the RAF in 1956; deliveries of the improved Vulcan B.2 started in 1960.
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-blade main and tail rotors.
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-blade main and tail rotors.
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-blade main and tail rotors.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force
American Mustang long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940
American Mustang long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940
American Mustang long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940
The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the Allies' only operational jet aircraft during the Second World War.
The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the Allies' only operational jet aircraft during the Second World War.
The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the Allies' only operational jet aircraft during the Second World War.
The North American F-86 Sabre, sometimes called the Sabrejet, is a transonic jet fighter aircraft.
The North American F-86 Sabre, sometimes called the Sabrejet, is a transonic jet fighter aircraft.
The North American F-86 Sabre, sometimes called the Sabrejet, is a transonic jet fighter aircraft.