15 September 1940 Posted on September 14, 2011 by Staff The climax of the Battle of Britain, with the UK Royal Air Force shoots down large numbers of Germany’s Luftwaffe aircraft. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I installed a skylight in my apartment yesterday. The people who live above me are furious." Steven Wright — Click here for more from Steven Wright Related posts: 3 July 1940 14 September 1954 12 September 490 BC