Battle Of Britain Victoria Crosses - Now Live

15 November 2010

In this month's podcast we explore the Victoria Crosses that were awarded during the Battle of Britain.

The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 as Britain's highest award for valour in the presence of the enemy without regard for rank.

This prestigious medal was awarded on three occasions during the official dates of the Battle of Britain. However a case can be made that a fourth Victoria Cross was won during this campaign.

In this podcast we tell the story of the four men who were recognised with their nation's highest honour for bravery for their actions throughout the summer and autumn of 1940.

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