The Hunters by David Pentland. (P) BAT20 It was the first auxiliary

It was the first auxiliary Squadron to be equipped with Spitfire Fighters as far back as March 1939 and it was the first squadron to shoot down the first enemy aircraft on British soil

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fell tumbling from their horses

Sunday 8th April 1945

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