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A PAIR of Spitfires and a Lancaster performed a flypast over Westminster Abbey to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The conflict – the first decisive air war in history – raged from July 10 to October 31, 1940, claiming the lives of 544 aircrew and 312 personnel on the ground. Chief of the Air Staff ACM Sir Rich Knighton said: “We pay tribute to the brave men and women who served in the Battle of Britain. “Their courage and legacy continue to shape today’s Royal Air Force. Their sacrifice and achievements remind us that standing together and staying resolute are key as we protect the United Kingdom.” l Continued p3