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07-10-2010, 11:23 PM
Spitfires take to the sky to mark Battle of Britain's 70th anniversary
Ten historic Spitfire aircrafts have taken to the sky to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain.
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01676/Spitfires2_1676601c.jpg Spitfires at the 'Flying Legends' air show Photo: GEOFF PUGH
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01676/Spitfires1_1676600c.jpg Spitfires at the 'Flying Legends' air show at the Imperial War Museum Duxford Photo: GEOFF PUGH
Their impressive display formed part of the Flying Legends air show at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, on Saturday.
It showcased the fighter’s (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/world-war-2/battle-of-britain/7851060/Battle-of-Britain-the-spitfire-envy-of-the-enemy.html) development throughout the Second World War, from the rare Mk I Spitfire, one of the first designs, through to the Mk XIX, which became the last of the specialised photo reconnaissance Spitfires.
On Sunday, as part of the commemorations, an open air service will be held at Capel-le-Ferne near Folkestone in Kent, featuring three fly-pasts by Spitfires and Hurricanes (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/world-war-2/battle-of-britain/7851030/Battle-of-Britain-without-the-hurricane-the-battle-would-have-been-lost.html).
Group Captain Patrick Tootal, secretary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, said: "We pay tribute every year to The Few, the men of RAF Fighter Command who were at the forefront of preventing a German invasion, as well as to the many men and women whose support in so many ways helped to ensure that we all live in freedom today.
“The trustees are hoping that this 70th anniversary event will be supported by a particularly large number of people.”
During Sunday’s tribute Prince Michael of Kent will be the guest of honour and will be joined by veterans of the fighting.
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Awesome ! !
Ten historic Spitfire aircrafts have taken to the sky to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain.
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01676/Spitfires2_1676601c.jpg Spitfires at the 'Flying Legends' air show Photo: GEOFF PUGH
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01676/Spitfires1_1676600c.jpg Spitfires at the 'Flying Legends' air show at the Imperial War Museum Duxford Photo: GEOFF PUGH
Their impressive display formed part of the Flying Legends air show at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, on Saturday.
It showcased the fighter’s (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/world-war-2/battle-of-britain/7851060/Battle-of-Britain-the-spitfire-envy-of-the-enemy.html) development throughout the Second World War, from the rare Mk I Spitfire, one of the first designs, through to the Mk XIX, which became the last of the specialised photo reconnaissance Spitfires.
On Sunday, as part of the commemorations, an open air service will be held at Capel-le-Ferne near Folkestone in Kent, featuring three fly-pasts by Spitfires and Hurricanes (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/world-war-2/battle-of-britain/7851030/Battle-of-Britain-without-the-hurricane-the-battle-would-have-been-lost.html).
Group Captain Patrick Tootal, secretary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, said: "We pay tribute every year to The Few, the men of RAF Fighter Command who were at the forefront of preventing a German invasion, as well as to the many men and women whose support in so many ways helped to ensure that we all live in freedom today.
“The trustees are hoping that this 70th anniversary event will be supported by a particularly large number of people.”
During Sunday’s tribute Prince Michael of Kent will be the guest of honour and will be joined by veterans of the fighting.
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Flying on two wings and a prayer (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/world-war-2/7864165/Flying-on-two-wings-and-a-prayer.html)
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Awesome ! !