The Battle of Britain in numbers

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Around 40 Spitfires, Hurricanes and Bristol Blenheim bombers have taken flight from Goodwood Aerodrome to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The flight marked the biggest congregation of wartime aircraft since the Second World War and to mark the event here are 10 facts you need to know:

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