25/07/2026
~ So Few ~
Today, on National Bomber Command Day, we remember the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the men who served with RAF Bomber Command during WW2.
Of approximately 125,000 aircrew, 55,573 lost their lives — a devastating death rate of around 44%. A further 8,403 were wounded and 9,838 became prisoners of war.
Bomber Command crews flew more than 501,000 sorties, with 8,325 aircraft lost in action. Many were incredibly young, with the average age at death just 23 years old.
While many came from Britain, Bomber Command also included men from across the Commonwealth and occupied Europe, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, France and Czechoslovakia.
Today, we honour their bravery, their service and their sacrifice.
Lest we forget. 🌺🇬🇧