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Country or territory Number (by source)
RAFR[1] BBM[2]
Poland 143 145
New Zealand 124 127
 Canada 92 112
Czechoslovakia 84 88
 Belgium 30 28
 Australia 26 32
South Africa 22 25
France 14 13
 Ireland 10 10
 United States 11 9
 Southern Rhodesia 4 3
Jamaica 1 1
Newfoundland 1 1
Stateless 1 1[a]
 Northern Rhodesia 1 none
Barbados none 1
Total: 564 596
United Kingdom 2,348 2,342
Percentage (total): 19% 20%

Many non-Britons served in the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain in July–October 1940, drawn from the British Empire and Commonwealth, neutral states, and from exiles from countries in German-occupied Europe. The largest contingents were provided by Poland, New Zealand, Canada and Czechoslovakia, though a total of 15 countries and colonial territories are represented between the two principle lists. While estimates of the number of foreign aircrew vary depending on documentation and definitions used, the two most authoritative sources cite between 564–596 foreign personnel, representing 19–20 percent of the RAF's active strength during the Battle.

  1. ^ RAF Battle of Britain Roll.
  2. ^ Battle of Britain London Monument Roll.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Lammer was invoked but never defined (see the help page).


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