What advantages did the UK have during the Battle of Britain?

The RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain was one of the greatest underdog victories in war. The sheer numerical superiority of both planes and experienced pilots gave Germany an overwhelming advantage. Yet despite everything, the RAF stood firm. read more

Britain had the English Channel between themselves and the Germans so their battle was in the air only. They did not have to simultaneously defend against a ground invasion although the threat was there. Britain had the first Ground Control Intercept air defense in the world. read more

The Luftwaffe did not expect France to fall in 1940 and had made no plans for a “Battle of Britain” until after France fell but still managed to improvise an effective air sea rescue operation during the battle that saved many Luftwaffe, and ironically a few RAF, pilots and crews. read more