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Flypast to commemorate Battle of Britain anniversary

Around 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes flew across the South to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

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Tribute to the courage and skill of Battle of Britain pilots

The Battle of Britain was a response to a full scale assault from the Germans in an attempt to wipe out our fighting capacity, and launch a full-scale invasion.

Standing in the way of the Nazis were the pilots of Fighter Command. As Derek Johnson reports, they had courage and skill - but also a real sense of camaraderie.

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