North Weald Battle of Britain Day 15.9.15

[Tinker Toy]

Hello all,

Spent a wonderful afternoon commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at North Weald.

The formation of two Hurricanes and a Spitfire did one flypast. With the Spitfire then breaking off to do a wonderful low pass that went into a victory roll. He then landed for us all to take some close up photos and the opportunity to watch him start it up and taxi to the hangar.

Spitfire & Hurricanes by Ben Rawlings, on Flickr

Spitfire by Ben Rawlings, on Flickr

Spitfire by Ben Rawlings, on Flickr

Spitfire by Ben Rawlings, on Flickr

Spitfire by Ben Rawlings, on Flickr

This is one of the remaining E-pens which would have sheltered the Hurricanes between sorties.

E pen by Ben Rawlings, on Flickr

And the remnants of splinter marks on one of the hangars.

Battle damaged A type by Ben Rawlings, on Flickr

Hope you enjoy the photos. A good day all round commemorating a crucial time in our country's history.

[Greenlichtie]

Thanks for sharing on what is a special day indeed.
Just watching the special program on Channel 4, wonderful and quite emotional listening to the 95 year old BoB vetran. God bless them

[HP88]

Great shot of the Spit starting up

Nice to see some of the history still left at North Weald as well

[paddyboy]

Hi Ben

Well done for a great post

Cheers

Paddyboy

[Tinker Toy]

Thank you all!! That documentary on Channel 4 was most enjoyable, beautiful video and a wonderful tribute to have Tom Neil up there with them!