Originally known as Prince Albert, King George VI had reluctantly taken the British Throne after the death of his father and the abdication of his older brother. Despite this, his leadership would restore the public’s faith in the monarchy, and see Britain through the maelstrom of the Second World War.

The head of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain as well as the leadup to the Second World War, Dowding’s leadership is considered directly responsible for the victory of “The Few” during the dark days of the summer of 1940.

The controversial head of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War, and architect of the strategic bombing campaign that laid waste to German cities.