Spitfire helps Lynn salute brave airmen
AIRMEN who lost their lives in one of the most decisive wartime battles have been honoured in a commemorative service at Lynn's Tower Gardens, writes Daisy Wallage.
Veterans, family and friends gathered on Monday to remember crews who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Battle of Britain, 67 years ago.
As wreaths were laid at the war memorial, a Spitfire plane, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Conningsby, near Lincoln, flew by.
Prayers were read and hymns, including the National Anthem, were sung while a guard of honour was provided by airmen from RAF Marham.
The Battle of Britain is considered one of the first major battles to be fought entirely by air forces and one of Nazi Germany's biggest defeats during the Second World War.
On September 15, 1940, a total of 30 aircraft were lost, 11 pilots were killed and a further nine were injured serving their country.
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