by Emad Qweitin | Jul 11, 2014 | Poetry
Like soaring eagles through distant skies, defending the Western front, Galiantly fought in Battle of the somme, and enemies we hunt. The Battle of britain, our medal of honour, for our people and our land, our home defence in ’45, assisted by the almighty hand....
by Don Holmes | Jan 5, 2012 | Poetry
I have a fascination For all things aviation Piston engined string-bags That once flew over sand bags Goggles and a silk scarf Today would make us all laugh Then came the S6B A sight for all to see This sleek and speedy flier Was one we could admire The plane that...
by Gordon Bruce | Apr 9, 2011 | Poetry
The morning dew is on the ground The wings are getting fed with rounds, Gallons of fuel fill my plane It’s the waiting that drives me insane, I’ve cheated death I don’t doubt The day will come of my last shout, This war will end of that I know Will I be here? I do not...
by Tom Porter | Aug 23, 2010 | Poetry
So peaceful by the Nissen hut, waiting for that fateful call, ‘Scramble, Scramble’, a swarm of Spits and Hurricanes all around. Was the scheme for this sortie to defend our shores at Dover? Or worse, cross foreign fields to fight the foe in his fatherland. Please...
by Malcolm G Bradshaw | Jun 13, 2010 | Poetry
When Britain had its back to the wall The Air Force came to our aid They fought in the Battle of Britain Many scarifies alas were made Those brave pilots fought with courage They fought, as attacks did not cease Defending this country of ours So this nation could live...
