Three Spitfires and a Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official) flew over London today, for the Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey. 80 years ago, people across the country and around the world came together to defend British skies. The RAF is proud to remember the men and women who made this victory possible. Find out more about the Battle of Britain: https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain/ #DetectAndDefend | Royal Ai

On this day in 1940, the Battle of Britain began as the German Luftwaffe attacked British supply convoys in the English Channel for the first time. But the pilots of Fighter Command put up a fierce fight. Listen to our All Stations podcast to hear the inside story of the Battle of Britain from those who took part. fal.cn/AllStationsS2 #BattleofBritain #BoB80 | RAF Benevolent Fund