Bbc History Magazine April 2018 Bbc History by Bbc History instant download after payment.

One hundred years ago this month, the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service were combined to form the Royal Air Force (RAF). Bri in’s commemor ion of the centenary will surely be coloured by its role in the Second World War, which many believe to be the RAF ’ s finest hour. In this month’ s cover feature, on page 25, military historian Patrick Bishop revisits this period to argue that of all the three services, it was Britain’s air force that contributed the most to victory over the Axis. It ’ s a view that I'msure many of you will respond to and we look forward to your letters and social media messages over the next few weeks.
Another icon of Britain’s past making headlines this month is Isambard Kingdom Brunel , about whom a major new museum is opening in Bristol. Famously declared the ‘second-greatest Briton’ in a 2002 BBC poll, Brunel’s reputation has soared in recent decades. But has this adulation prevented a more nuanced view from taking hold? Professor Crosbie Smith believes so and he explains why on page 40. We’ve already had several enquiries about the dates of this year’s History Weekends and I ’m pleased to confirm that we wi ll be returning to both Winchester (5–7 October) and York (19–21 October) in 2018.