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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The Merseyside Few are the World War II pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain and are buried in the Merseyside area of England. This site tells their stories, and those of their fellow pilots who have a connection with Liverpool and Wirral.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It remains a work in progress, as more information is discovered about the lives and deaths of these extraordinary World War II pilots. In 2010 I made it it public in the hope that the research would be useful and interesting despite being incomplete.<\/p>\n

I also hope that readers may contribute further information to help clarify and expand what I\u2019ve found.<\/p>\n

For more information about the reasons for this site, please see the About page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Adrian Cork, August 2024[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Pilots<\/h1>\n

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