Secret weapon behind the Spitfire – a 13-year-old north London schoolgirl

Commander Wallace · 07-11-20, 06:34 AM

I came across this story and wanted to share it. This story is about a 13-year-old girl from north London Named Hazel Hill. Hazel Hill, was approached by her father, Capt. Fred Hill about utilizing 8 machine guns that could fire 1000 rounds per minute. Fred Hill approached his daughter as she had a " mathematical Intellect.

In the summer of 1934 Hazel and Fred Hill set about rearming the Spitfies and Hurricanes .

Quote: Group Captain James Beldon, of the Royal Air Force, said Hazel's important contribution as a teenager was “vital to this country’s survival”. “Eight was seen as radical,” he said in the BBC documentary "The Schoolgirl Who Helped to Win a War".

https://www.yahoo.com/news/secret-we...172221404.html

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/07/10/hazel-hill-ww2/

Quote: More than 500 RAF pilots and aircrew were killed in the aerial battle, which led Churchill to declare "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" in a speech on August 20, 1940.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/h...tain-6cpb7kh75

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...on-schoolgirl/

The Battle of Britain was fought 80 years ago to prevent a Nazi Invasion of England. It's incredible to consider the contributions of a 13 year old school girl in the defense of her country. 3000 fighter pilots fought in the air to defend against the vaunted German Luftwaffe from July 10th until October 31, 1940

Great story about the contributions of Hazel Hill.

Jimbuna · 07-11-20, 10:52 AM

Yes, she was a real inspiration in the UK's hour of need and all the recognition is rightly hers.

Mr Quatro · 07-11-20, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Quote: More than 500 RAF pilots and aircrew were killed in the aerial battle, which led Churchill to declare "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" in a speech on August 20, 1940.

The Battle of Britain was fought 80 years ago to prevent a Nazi Invasion of England. It's incredible to consider the contributions of a 13 year old school girl in the defense of her country. 3000 fighter pilots fought in the air to defend against the vaunted German Luftwaffe from July 10th until October 31, 1940

Great story about the contributions of Hazel Hill.

Good find Commander which brought to mind an old story that, I can't find now, about an RAF pilot apparently dead still flying his Spitfire over the channel chasing a German Messerschmitt and firing his guns at the same time while slumped over in the cockpit.

Commander Wallace · 07-12-20, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Good find Commander which brought to mind an old story that, I can't find now, about an RAF pilot apparently dead still flying his Spitfire over the channel chasing a German Messerschmitt and firing his guns at the same time while slumped over in the cockpit.

Thank you. I had never heard of Hazel Hill but I'm so glad I found this story. Of course, those who reside in the U.K probably already knew of this incredible lady. I remember a story where a Luftwaffe pilot escorted a fighter or bomber back to it's base rather than shoot it down. After the Luftwaffe pilot escorted the bomber ' fighter airplane home, it waggled it's wings to say goodbye before departing. Another great read is on the contributions of the " Red Tail " P-51 squadrons.

07-11-20, 06:34 AM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,015 Downloads: 360 Uploads: 0	Secret weapon behind the Spitfire – a 13-year-old north London schoolgirl I came across this story and wanted to share it. This story is about a 13-year-old girl from north London Named Hazel Hill. Hazel Hill, was approached by her father, Capt. Fred Hill about utilizing 8 machine guns that could fire 1000 rounds per minute. Fred Hill approached his daughter as she had a " mathematical Intellect. In the summer of 1934 Hazel and Fred Hill set about rearming the Spitfies and Hurricanes . Quote: Group Captain James Beldon, of the Royal Air Force, said Hazel's important contribution as a teenager was “vital to this country’s survival”. “Eight was seen as radical,” he said in the BBC documentary "The Schoolgirl Who Helped to Win a War". https://www.yahoo.com/news/secret-we...172221404.html https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/07/10/hazel-hill-ww2/ Quote: More than 500 RAF pilots and aircrew were killed in the aerial battle, which led Churchill to declare "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" in a speech on August 20, 1940. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/h...tain-6cpb7kh75 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...on-schoolgirl/ The Battle of Britain was fought 80 years ago to prevent a Nazi Invasion of England. It's incredible to consider the contributions of a 13 year old school girl in the defense of her country. 3000 fighter pilots fought in the air to defend against the vaunted German Luftwaffe from July 10th until October 31, 1940 Great story about the contributions of Hazel Hill. Last edited by Commander Wallace; 07-11-20 at 01:37 PM.

07-11-20, 10:52 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes, she was a real inspiration in the UK's hour of need and all the recognition is rightly hers. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)