Episode Details

Join CAF Warbird Tube for a compelling examination of one of history’s most consequential air campaigns, the Battle of Britain.

Military aviation historian and author Andy Saunders explores the air war of 1940 from both sides of the English Channel, examining the aircraft, pilots, tactics, and rapidly changing conditions that shaped the battle.

At the center of the discussion is the Luftwaffe’s Messerschmidt Bf 109E. Although the formidable “Emil” possessed impressive firepower and performance, it faced one limitation that would prove critical over Britain: its restricted range.

The author of more than 20 books on air warfare, Saunders draws upon decades of experience as a historian, researcher, editor, and museum curator to bring the human experience behind the history into focus. What did pilots endure during the summer of 1940? How did tactics evolve as each side learned from the other? And what do firsthand accounts reveal about a battle that has since become the stuff of legend?

To watch this as a video, go to https://youtu.be/jcMhm9jZ7RI.

Aired on: Sept. 9, 2026

• Guest: Andy Saunders
• Host: Steve Buss
• Producer: Bob Score Jr.
• Produced by: Commemorative Air Force

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