The national celebration of Battle of Britain Day on 15 September is a major event. But do you know what we are commemorating and why, and how can you explain its significance to your children? Former primary school teacher Laura Steele of leading education resource creators PlanBee has all the answers. What was the Battle of Britain? The Battle of Britain was a decisive air battle between Britain and Germany in the Second World War, which took place between July and October…

Air Cadets from Penarth, just outside of Cardiff, are preparing to sing the praises of the RAF in Concert tour – the final chance to celebrate RAF100. Eleven Squadrons from across the country are showing their support for the final RAF centenary salute by selling programmes at their local concert venue. The concert is among a wide range of exciting events being staged around the UK this year that serve to commemorate and celebrate the Royal Air Force as well…

Ellie Taylor, 21 from Hampshire, is responsible for overseeing charity events on behalf of University of Wales Air Squadron (UWAS). Based at MOD St Athan, in the Vale of Glamorgan, a team of 14 from UWAS have already completed the Newport Half Marathon, with the Swansea Half Marathon fast approaching on 25 June, and the Cardiff Half Marathon set for October. In addition to the trio of events, more supporters from UWAS have undertaken a rowing challenge, as well as…