LORDS OF THE AIR

(L) Michael North, (M) Davy Burnavy)


As recorded by:
Jack Hylton & His Orchestra
V. Bruce Trent
Recorded 6th November 1939

Also recorded by:
Joe Loss & His Band, V. Monte Ray

Spoken/sung but Arnold Ridley and chorus in the 
Soundtrack of the Dad’s Army Stage Show,
(You Tube)



The British empire proudly stands
As in the days of old
Our fathers fought on land and sea
Their history is told
In our new battlefield, the sky
Prepared to do or dare
Let this be our new battle cry
Britannia rules the air

England, our island home
Land of the free
England unconquered yet
On land and sea
Lord of the Heavens above
Answer our prayer
God keep Britannia’s sons
Lord of the air.




(Transcribed from John Wright’s 78 RPM Record Collection
 by Bill Huntley -October 2013)