A Second World War-era Spitfire fighter is preparing to roar over Norfolk for a special dedication service. 

The iconic aircraft will fly from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, the home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight group.

The fighter will pass over the village of Haveringland, north-east of Norwich, several times from 2.36pm on Sunday, May 21, in a salute to those who died whilst serving with the RAF 100 (Bomber Support) Group during the war.

Airmen who served in the 36th Bomb Squadron of the USAAF who worked alongside the RAF 100 Group are also to be honoured. 

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At an invitation-only ceremony, the village’s St Peter’s Church is to be dedicated as the memorial church to the RAF 100 Group, which played an important role in helping to shorten the war.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight group includes six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota, two Chipmunk training aircraft and a Lancaster bomber.  

The group was founded in 1957 with the mission of maintaining the aeroplanes in airworthy condition in order to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of this country.