303
303 Squadron: Defiance in the Skies
Lyrics
24th August 1940 squadron 303
Refers to the date August 24, 1940, and mentions squadron 303, setting the historical context of the song.
Scrambles for the first time and they're hungry for a victory
Describes the squadron's eagerness for a victory during their first scramble.
RAF fighter command reluctant but their desperate
Indicates the reluctance of the RAF fighter command but emphasizes their desperation in the situation.
They send the Polish squadron into battle
Tells that the Polish squadron is sent into battle by the RAF despite the challenges.
They are all that's left
Highlights that the Polish squadron is all that remains for the battle.
303 squadron is ready fly
States that squadron 303 is prepared to fly into action.
Scramble
Commands to scramble, indicating the urgency of taking off for the mission.
Get airborne
Directs the pilots to get airborne, reinforcing the urgency and readiness for the battle.
Revenge in the sky
Expresses the motive for the mission - seeking revenge in the sky.
303 squadron they kill and survive
Emphasizes the resilience of squadron 303, indicating they kill and survive in battle.
They don't beg for freedom they fight for it in the sky
Declares the squadron's determination to fight for freedom rather than begging for it.
15th of September and the darkest hour has now come
Mentions the date September 15 and describes it as the darkest hour, intensifying the gravity of the situation.
RAF total commitment out-numbered by four to one
States that the RAF is outnumbered by four to one, illustrating the challenging circumstances.
Maybe it's impossible to win this fight but still they go
Questions the possibility of winning the fight but underscores the determination of the squadron to continue.
The Polish pilots fuelled by hate for those who have destroyed their home
Attributes the Polish pilots' motivation to hatred for those who destroyed their home.
303 squadron is ready fly
States that squadron 303 is prepared to fly into action once again.
Scramble
Commands to scramble, indicating the urgency of taking off for the mission.
Get airborne
Directs the pilots to get airborne, reinforcing the urgency and readiness for the battle.
Revenge in the sky
Expresses the motive for the mission - seeking revenge in the sky once more.
303 squadron they kill and survive
Emphasizes again that squadron 303 kills and survives in battle.
They don't beg for freedom they fight for it in the sky
Reiterates the squadron's stance of fighting for freedom in the sky rather than begging for it.
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