As many as 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes flew over the country today to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with a pair of the iconic aircraft swooping over High Wycombe.

The fleet was split into ten sections with each flying a different route over the south of England and all took off from Goodwood where Prince Harry joined veterans to mark the occasion.

The flypast was due to start at 12pm but was delayed until 2pm due to poor weather.

The Green section - which passed over south Bucks - took off at around 2.08pm and flew over High Wycombe shortly afterwards before finishing at North Weald.

Dark skies and rain cleared as onlookers gathered at Booker airfield to see the two Spitfires dart through the sky low over the runway before continuing their journey to Essex.

The flypast was coordinated by Boultbee Academy, which teaches pilots from all around the world to fly and operate vintage aircraft including the Spitfire.

The commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain continue this weekend with a service and parade in High Wycombe on Sunday.

A day of remembrance includes the laying of wreaths in honour of those who served, which will be followed by a minute’s silence and a church service with readings.

And a Spitfire is due to perform an afternoon flypast over the Royal Air Forces Association club in Totteridge Road.

The procession begins at 11.15am. After the laying of wreaths the church service will start at 11.45. The commemoration will be supported by Air Cadets.

The Battle of Britain, an airborne battle that took place between May and September 1940, started when Adolf Hitler diverted Luftwaffe attacks towards RAF air fields and infrastructure.

Despite being heavily outnumbered, RAF personnel, alongside a strong contingent of Polish and foreign pilots were able to repel the sustained Luftwaffe assault and defend Britain from invasion.

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