AJatRED
Instead, we got a very dull presentation of only part of the story.
Agreed, but that part is the only part of the RAF's 90 years that interests the BBC. By comparing the gallant heroism of the Battle of Britain (and the modern counterparts at Coningsby) with the founding purpose of the RAF, Aerial Strategic Bombing, the "frightfulness" of the latter is supposedly exposed. That the incompetence of the production frustrated that exposure should not obscure the intent. Those who have served or are serving in the RAF in whatever role should be under no illusions. The British Broadcasting Corporation has a consistent policy of deploring the RAF Bombing Offensive of WW2. They may point out that no National Memorial to the 55,573 Aircrew of Bomber Command who died in the Bombing Campaign exists, but the implication of this and other coverage is that perhaps that is appropriate. I do not believe that is the attitude of the population as a whole. It is yet another example of how the British Broadcasting Corporation no longer reflects the attitude of the British.
Edited to add, Great first post, welcome to the Tower of Babel! 
Last edited by Chugalug2; 15th Dec 2008 at 16:55.
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