Combat reports of No. 242 Squadron for 15 September 1940

Combat reports for No. 242 Squadron for an engagement with an enemy formation over London at midday on 15 September 1940.

The German attacks on 15 September occurred in two waves, the one described in these combat reports attacked London around midday. The second arrived several hours later giving the fighter squadrons time to rearm and refuel. The fighting on 15 September has become to be regarded as the climax of the battle, never again were so many enemy aircraft sent to attack British targets during daylight hours. 15 September is now commemorated as Battle of Britain Day. Combat reports were official documents detailing operational encounters with enemy aircraft. They convey both the mental strain of operations and the sense of excitement when victory claims were made.