Today In History:  24 August  [1939]   --  The RAF prepares for an air war with Germany

The Royal Air Force forms the Advanced Air Striking Force. Initially consisting of 10 squadrons of Fairey Battle bombers, its mission is to deploy to France in the event of war with Germany and strike targets in Germany from French bases.

PHOTO: Fairey Battle, K7650/63-M, of No. 63 Squadron, RAF Benson, November 1939. No. 63 was the first operational squadron to be equipped with the type.

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