Warm-Up – 10/19 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What was the reason Hitler waited before invading Britain? One of the major downfalls for Germany was that the Luftwaffe only had aircraft that were designed to be _________. Describe the strategy of the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain? What was the technology that Britain relied upon? Describe the lessons learned from the Battle of Britain?

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Warm-Up – 10/19 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What was the reason Hitler waited before invading Britain?

Battle of Britain After the victory in France, Hitler waited before invading Britain. He wanted the Luftwaffe to defeat the Royal Air Force (RAF) first.

Warm-Up – 10/19 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: One of the major downfalls for Germany was that the Luftwaffe only had aircraft that were designed to be _________.

Battle of Britain The problem was that the Luftwaffe was not designed to be a long-range bombing force.

Medium Bombers Heinkel III Dornier 17 German bombers were two-engine mediums. Dornier 17

Battle of Britain During Aug The Luftwaffe lost 403 planes and had 127 damaged. RAF only lost 153 Luftwaffe only had short / medium aircraft which limited range.

Warm-Up – 10/19 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the strategy of the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain?

Battle of Britain Luftwaffe changed tactics to fight aircraft, air bases and aircraft factories. The strategy was: Take out aircraft No bases to return No factories to produce replacements Command of the air over the English Channel was on.

Warm-Up – 10/19 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What was the technology that Britain relied upon?

RADAR Battle of Britain British relied on technology: Built a warning system that relied on visual observation, telephones and….. something new….. RADAR

Battle of Britain RADAR Helped the British spot the Luftwaffe Make a call to the nearest air base Allowed RAF pilots to conserve fuel Also allowed RAF to mass fighters to hopefully outnumber Luftwaffe

Warm-Up – 10/19 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the lessons learned from the Battle of Britain?

Battle of Britain Lessons learned: Battle of Britain was a defensive battle for RAF RAF built fighters Luftwaffe only had short/medium range bombers – no long- range strategic bombing capability

Battle of Britain Lessons learned: Without radar, RAF would not have been able to mass aircraft and fight Luftwaffe. German’s lack of determination and persistence was key for Britain victory

Battle of Britain Lessons learned: If Luftwaffe started to attack RAF and stuck with it, they may have won

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THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 19 1928 — Six enlisted men make parachute jumps from separate planes over Brooks Field, Texas, secure machine gun dropped by parachute and begin firing within three minutes after leaving planes.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 19 1968 — USAF test pilot Major William "Pete" Knight wins the Harmon international aviator's trophy for "exceptional individual piloting performance".

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October 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY   1 2 Chapter 3 Intro Atlantic Crossing 3 Barnstormers 4 Billy MItchell 5 Air Mail 6 Quiz Review Quiz Flightline Friday 7 8 9 Aviation Pioneers R-4 Helocopter 10 Chapter 3 Commercial Aviation 11 Chapter 3 Seaplanes 12 Tuskegee Airman 13 RED TAILS 14 15 16 Chapter 4 Air Power Goes to War 17 Blitzkreig 18 Battle of Britain 1st Quarter Grades Due 19 Russian Front 20 Report Cards Sent Home 21 22 23 US Enters War Pearl Harbor 24 European Campaign North Africa 25 Theories of Air Power 26 D-Day 27 Mighty 8th Museum 28

Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War 1939 - 1945

Today’s Mission Requirements Describe in writing how the Germans used air power when they opened up a second front against the Russians. Identify in writing the only country using women to fly combat sorties in 1941. Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of 1941. EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come?

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War on Two Fronts While the Battle of Britain was going on so were battles in the Mediterranean and Northern Africa.

War on Two Fronts The immediate goals of the Italians were to capture oil-rich Middle East and the Suez Canal. They also invaded Greece to secure invasion of Egypt.

War on Two Fronts Germans and Italians forced the British out of Greece. Luftwaffe launched attack on Crete, Greece with gliders, paratroops and coordinated fighter and bomber attacks.

War on Two Fronts The Luftwaffe now launched from Crete to support German troops in North Africa Germany occupied all of south and southeastern Europe.

War on Two Fronts The Germans also blockaded the British Isles through a combined submarine and Luftwaffe effort.

The Russian Front Hitler decides to invade Russia June 22, 1941. Germany was convinced Russia would fall quickly.

The Russian Front Luftwaffe used as extended form of artillery. Germany used over 3,300 aircraft out of its inventory of 5,900. Deployed almost 60% of Luftwaffe but suffered heavy losses.

The Russian Front Russia was the only country to use women to fly combat sorties. (over 30,000) They had three regiments of women fliers who flew fighters and bombers (all women) but also flew in male squadrons. Marina Raskova

The Russian Front Lilya Litvyak “White Rose of Stalingrad” was top woman ace who took down 12 German planes. At age 22, she was shot down & received Soviet Union’s highest award for aviators.

The Russian Front However, Russia threw everything they had at the Germans and stopped their advance.

Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin Germany was spread too thin, with battles in Britain, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin Hitler backed off Britain to concentrate on Russia, but the Russia front was settling into a long land struggle. Hitler promised Luftwaffe air offensive of Britain would resume.

Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin Germany was still powerful but was bound to lose when it was committed on three fronts: British Russian African

Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin As 1941 came to a close, two new nations joined the fight Axis Japan Allies United States

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SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY ALWAYS.

Safety Rules – Safety Monitor Brief Must Use Safety Glasses Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES – knives only out when cutting Must Use Cutting Mats All Areas will remain clean and organized Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned and all items put back in proper locations 10 minutes prior to class ending Class safety monitor will insure areas are clean and safe at all times

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