Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas

Recording in which Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas lists the achievements of 74 Squadron during the Second World War.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas explains how pilots came to Britain from across the British Commonwealth and Empire, and how 74 Squadron was known as the Trinidad Squadron. He lists the Squadron's achievements during the Battle of Britain and later as the RAF operated increasingly over Europe. He summarises Gp Capt Malan's successes while in command of 74 Squadron and describes the battle over Dover on 14 November 1940.