Battle of Britain

In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion. The film depicts the aerial battles and ground actions as the RAF defends its territory against the German air force's relentless assault, with the outcome hanging in the balance. Spectacular flying sequences bring the intensity of aerial combat to life, while the strategic leadership of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding and other key figures is on full display.