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Spitfire to be on Preston’s Flag Market for Battle of Britain event

The Spitfire Visitor Centre based at Blackpool are providing the aircraft Pic: Andy Bell/Hangar 42 A commemoration of the Battle of Britain will take place in Preston city centre. Beginning with a parade through to the Flag Market to remember the sacrifices made in the […]

1 year ago
Here’s when the NHS Spitfire will fly over Preston today

The NHS Spitfire Pic: marcart from Pixabay The ‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire will fly over Royal Preston Hospital in Fulwood at 2.13pm today (Sunday 30 August). The Aircraft Restoration Company’s Spitfire PL983 ‘L’ is being covered with […]

4 years ago
Pictures as Preston gathers for Armed Forces Day 2019

Preston gathered to pay a respectful tribute to those who have given their lives to defend the country. Armed Forces Day saw a procession through to the Flag Market. A […]

5 years ago
Spitfire crackles in the skies above Fulwood

The Spitfire banking and cruising above Fulwood The unmistakable sound of a Spitfire crackled above Preston on Saturday afternoon. Preston’s Military Show was treated to a fly past from the heroic plane of the Second World War. […]

8 years ago
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Spitfire to fly over Preston for Military Show at Barracks

The Spitfire will fly over the city centre A Spitfire is due to roar over Preston on Saturday afternoon. Preston Military Show is back at Fulwood Barracks after a two years break. Organisers say if the weather is […]

8 years ago
Spitfire confirmed for Preston Armed Forces Day flyover

Spitfire in the skies Pic: Airwolfhound A Spitfire is to roar across the skies of Preston during the summer’s Armed Forces Day celebration. Organisers have revealed the fly past has been secured for the event in […]

9 years ago
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