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Prince Harry joins Battle of Britain commemorations

A memorial fly past of 40 Second World War-era fighter planes took place today to mark the 75th Anniversary of victory in the Battle of Britain.

After a service at St Paul's Cathedral, Prince Harry joined veterans at the flypast at Goodwood in Sussex - though gave up his place on a scheduled Spitfire flight after one of the planes suffered a mechanical issue.

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Corbyn and Cameron shake hands at St Paul's service

Jeremy Corbyn and David Cameron have been pictured shaking hands during a St Paul's Cathedral service marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Corbyn - who became Labour leader this weekend - arrived at the ceremony with new deputy Tom Watson.

Jeremy Corbyn shakes hands with David Cameron during the Battle of Britain service. Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Defence secretary Michael Fallon was among other politicians present at the ceremony, which was also attended by veterans of the conflict.

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