The Battle of Britain
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Winston Churchill, August 15, 1940
Learn moreCanadian participation
From London, Ontario
The Battle of Britain was a decisive air campaign fought between July and October 1940. It marked the first major military conflict fought entirely in the air and prevented a German invasion of the United Kingdom. Of the nearly 3,000 names on the Battle of Britain Monument, 112 are Canadians. Among them were five airmen connected to the London, Ontario region, as well as many others who served as ground crew and medical personnel.
Canadian Airmen
From London, Ontario
This section highlights the personal stories behind the battle, focusing on young Canadians who crossed the Atlantic to serve during the Second World War. The following airmen represent the contribution of the London region to the Battle of Britain and reflect the close historical ties between Canada and the United Kingdom.
Roy Bruce Forbes
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August 7, 1940
Edward Bruce
Singapore
October 26, 1943
Robert Baxter
London, Ontario
May 1, 1920
Donald Allan Hogg
Carignan, France
November 26, 1943
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