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Header image: As the Lancasters’ take-off time approached in the late afternoon of 16th December 1943 weather conditions were worsening and fog seemed likely, but was not forecast.

‘Black Friday’ is now a well-known phenomenon in the UK and America, with sales bargains galore supposedly on offer, but 75 years ago the word ‘black’ attached to a day of the week had an entirely different and tragic meaning. Thursday 16th December 1943 became RAF Bomber Command’s ‘Black Thursday’ when almost 300 RAF airmen lost their lives that night, half of them the victims of cruel British winter weather rather than enemy action.

This month, one lucky RAF Memorial Flight Club member will win an officially licensed RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight wallet and accessory tray, worth £75. 

How to enter the ballot

All current members have been automatically entered into this month’s ballot. If you’re not already a member, please join the Club by 30th November 2018.

On top of this month’s members’ ballot prize, we’re giving away a bonus prize! One lucky person will win a copy of The View From The Fence, photographer Lisa Harding’s unofficial review of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's 2018 display season.

Complete the entry form below by 30th November 2018 to be in with a chance of winning. This competition is open to everybody, so please do share it with your friends and family. Our winner will be drawn at random and contacted by email in December.