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Battle of Britain Parade and Sunset Ceremony

RAF Brize Norton commemorated the Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary with a ceremony outside the Officers' Mess on Tuesday 15th September (Battle of Britain Day).

Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Ceremony

The socially distanced parade was attended by Commander Air Wing, Group Captain Simon Blackwell.

Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Ceremony

Yesterday, 17th September, the Oxfordshire community where fortunate to see a Spitfire flypast by Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to mark the anniversary.

Battle of Britain 80th Sunset Parade Spitfire Flypast

The Spitfire's arrival was honoured by a Sunset ceremony, in the presence of our Station Commander, Group Captain Emily Flynn.

Battle of Britain 80th Sunset Parade Spitfire Flypast

This flypast was made even more poignant as the Spitfire flying over was the Mk2, P7350, the only serviceable Spitfire in the whole world that actually fought in the Battle of Britain.

Battle of Britain 80th Sunset Parade Spitfire Flypast

Battle of Britain 80th Sunset Parade Spitfire Flypast

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