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The '''Royal Air Force''' ('''RAF''') is the | The '''Royal Air Force''' ('''RAF''') is the air force of Britain. It was formed in 1918 by a merger of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). DIvided between Fighter Command and Bomber Command, the RAF was a vitally important factor of World War II. Fighter Command won the [[Battle of Britain]] in 1940 and, from 1941 to 1945, Bomber Command was in frequent operation over enemy territory. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 13 October 2024
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force of Britain. It was formed in 1918 by a merger of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). DIvided between Fighter Command and Bomber Command, the RAF was a vitally important factor of World War II. Fighter Command won the Battle of Britain in 1940 and, from 1941 to 1945, Bomber Command was in frequent operation over enemy territory.