The 15 September 1940 was officially named Battle of Britain Day as it was the day when RAF Fighter Command claimed what proved to be a decisive victory over the German Luftwaffe.

The Second World War was the most destructive our world has ever witnessed. Cities, whole countries were changed beyond recognition and the outcome of the war still has an impact today.

Remembering, and more importantly understanding, the violence and barbarism we are capable of inflicting gives the younger generation a chance of building on those lessons and learning from them.