The Forgotten Few, Naval Fighter Pilots in the Battle of Britain. Sub Lieutenants Richard ‘Dickie’ Cork (left) flew with 242 Squadron (Hurricanes) and Arthur G “Admiral” Blake with 19 Squadron (Spitfires), both becoming fighter ‘aces’ during the Battle.
Four of the 23 naval pilots who served with Fighter Command became ‘aces’ distinguishing themselves against the enemy. Their dedication and bravery lives on in the aircraft of the Navy Wings Heritage Flight based at RNAS Yeovilton.