A community has commemorated Battle of Britain Day, 84 years after the crucial military campaign.
Horsham District Council chairman Councillor Nigel Emery laid a wreath at the War Memorial in the town's Carfax on Sunday to mark the occasion.
He was accompanied by Carol Tester, vice-chairwoman of Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion, and standard bearer Ray Collins, members of the Royal Observer Corps Association and representatives from the Crawley and Horsham Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club. The Last Post was played by Chris Taylor of The Sussex Band of the Royal British Legion and the RAF Ensign was flown from Park House.
Battle of Britain Day commemorates the pivotal air campaign won by the Royal Air Force which was instrumental in stopping the invasion of Great Britain in 1940. It was one of the largest aerial engagements in history and both sides suffered heavy losses.
“Beside the RAF British airmen, there were pilots from some 13 different nations from the Commonwealth and our European allies, many of whom were killed or injured, to whom we give our thanks.
“We give thanks to all who protected our freedoms in the Battle of Britain”
Every year Horsham district pays its respects to the people who lost their lives in the World War II battle of the skies, as well as Armed Forces personnel serving today.
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