A legendary British plane is set to soar over Norwich on Friday.
A Spitfire will fly over the city near County Hall at around 6.20pm tomorrow (September 15) as part of a Battle of Britain commemoration service.
🛩👀 Keep an eye on the sky tomorrow night to commemorate the Battle of Britain a Spitfire will be flying over Norwich (near county hall) at around 6.20pm on Friday.
— Norfolk County Council (@NorfolkCC) September 14, 2023
Here's a taster from 2019!
(Timings subject to change or cancellation based on weather or serviceability) pic.twitter.com/bKnHp8IXOs
Almost 3,000 RAF personnel took part in the battle of September 15, 1940, often described as "the turning point" of the Second World War.
Spitfires are renowned for blocking many attacks from the German Luftwaffe in this period.
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