Heroes in the Skies
Richard
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In the heart of Britain's darkest hour,
When the ______ of war did loom,
Young men rose with steadfast power,
Defenders of our land and home.
Up they soared, ______ the fire,
Wings of steel, hearts of gold.
Guided ______ a nation's desire,
Brave and bold, their story told.
Oh, Heroes in the skies, you answered the call,
With ______ and might, you gave it your all.
Churchill's words ______ true,
So much owed by so many, to so few.
In the blue where eagles fly,
With courage that ______ never fade,
They faced the storm, they touched the sky,
Their legacy in history laid.
Through the flak and ______ thunder,
Guardians of the free and fair.
Their sacrifice, ______ remember,
Echoes of their daring air.
From the cliffs ______ Dover to London’s heart,
Their spirit lives, it won’t depart.
In every field and rolling hill,
Their courage stands, ______ still.
From Spitfires’ wings to Hurricane’s roar,
They held ______ line, they won the war.
A grateful land, forever more,
Salutes the airmen, who fought before.
So let the ______ wave on high,
And let the songs of praise ______ heard.
For those who soared into the sky,
We'll ne'er forget their noble word.
Oh, Heroes in the skies, ______ remember you,
With eternal thanks, our hearts renew.
For ______ in history, such courage did ensue,
So much owed ______ so many, to so few.