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On the day we remember the sacrifice of the ‘Few’, this rarely-seen before interview gives an insight into the experience of the Battle of Britain pilots.

In this interview, Wing Commander Roland Prosper "Bee" Beamont, CBE, DSO*, DFC* talks about his experiences during the Second World War with Group Captain (Retd) J P (Phil) Dacre MBE DL RAF at the RAF Staff College, Bracknell (April 1991).

Wing Commander Beamont served as a fighter pilot with Fighter Command from the start of the War until he was shot down and captured in October 1944 on his 492nd operational mission. After the War, Wing Commander Beamont went on to become a leading test pilot on aircraft such as the Meteor, Vampire, Canberra and Lightning as well as writing several books.

Further information about his career can be found on the Battle of Britain London Monument website: [ Ссылка ]

The video is well worth watching in its entirety; however, those interested in his experience during the Battle of Britain should start watching from minute 22:30. Some viewers may find that earphones assist with the 1990s-quality audio recording!

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