Czech airmen were formed into a bomber and a fighter squadron of the Royal Air Force in time to take part in the Battle of Britain.  The fighter squadron shot down seven Messerschmitt Jaguars and a Dornier 215 in a single engagement.  Above, one of the Czech fighter pilots with the squadron mascot.

Czech Fighter Pilot

On July 23, 1940, Britain recognized the Czech National Committee as the Provisional Czech Government and concluded with it a comprehensive military agreement.  In the photo above, the Czech President, Dr. Edvard Benes, is visiting Czech troops at a camp in Britain.