ROYAL AIR FORCE 1939-1945: THE RAF IN FRANCE, 1940 - Once the Blitzkrieg had begun, the Hurricane squadrons in France were plunged into almost constant action, flying interception patrols and providing escort for RAF light bombers. Their airfields were subject to frequent Luftwaffe strafing attacks, with little or no warning. Here, personnel of No 85 Squadron at Lille-Seclin check air activity overhead while in the background two Hurricanes sit at 'stand-by', their pilots strapped in ready for immediate take-off, 10-12 May 1940 British Army, Royal Flying Corps, Reserve Sqdn, 85 (Canadian)

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