1. Battle of Britain By Bryden McCarthy and Brady Gale

2. Facts When: July 10- October 31 1940 Where: United Kingdom airspace Who was involved: Germany, Italy, Canada, Untied kingdom Why: to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF)

3. The battle of Britain was one of the first battles to be fought entirely by air forces. Coastal shipping convoys and shipping centres, such as Portsmouth (United Kingdom's only island city) were the main targets. In July 1940 Luftwaffe (aerial warfare branch of the German Wehrmacht) shifted its attacks to RAF airfields and infrastructure. On September 4, the Luftwaffe switched tactics again and, on Hitler's orders, set about destroying London and other major cities.

4. German and British aeroplanes Luftwaffe's: The main fighters were the Messerschmitt Bf109 and the Messerschmitt Bf110. the Dornier 17, the Junkers Ju88, the Heinkel 111, and the Junkers Ju87 were also used. Raf: The high performance Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire fighters were used.

5. Canada’s Role 100 Canadian pilot's

6. Bibliography http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/battle_of_brit ain http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/history/sec ondwar/canada2/batbrihttp://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/history/sec ondwar/canada2/batbri