Air Tattoo invites Luftwaffe to join in Battle of Britain tribute!

RIAT has invited the Luftwaffe to its 2010 Battle of Britain commemorations.

Gary Parsons - 28-Oct-2009

Joined in commemorating the Battle of Britain. Image courtesy Bob Franklin

October 28: Organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo 2010 at RAF Fairford have invited the Luftwaffe, the modern-day German Air Force, to join in the event’s planned special celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

It is hoped that all nations involved in the conflict will join in – as well as the Germans, the Italian Air Force has also been invited. In total, 17 countries took part in the Battle, including Poland, New Zealand, Canada, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic and Slovakia), Australia, Belgium, South Africa, France, Ireland, the US, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Palestine Mandate (now Israel), Barbados and Jamaica.

Air Tattoo Director Tim Prince said that it is important to recognise the bravery and honour the fallen on both sides of the conflict. “The Air Tattoo is renowned the world over for being a place where nations come together in a spirit of friendship to share their passion for aviation,” he said. “The German military has been a great supporter of the Air Tattoo for many years and we’re confident it will be taking part in this important anniversary.”

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