Sep. 09, 1962 - Battle of Britain Anniversary; Twenty two years ago this week was the Battle of Britain. At R.A.F. station at Wattisham, Surrey, the two main types of defensive fighter used against the enemy, the Hurricane and the Spitfire, were painted with the markings of the famous ''Treble One'' squadron. Then five types of aircraft with which the squadron has been equipped since 1938 flew in formation. Photo Shows From left to right Hurricane, Spitfire, Meteor, Hunter and their present equipment, the Lightning supersonic all weather fighter, all wearing the squadron's markings.
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5561 x 4459 px | 47.1 x 37.8 cm | 18.5 x 14.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
9 September 1962Photographer:
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Sep. 09, 1962 - Battle of Britain Anniversary; Twenty two years ago this week was the Battle of Britain. At R.A.F. station at Wattisham, Surrey, the two main types of defensive fighter used against the enemy, the Hurricane and the Spitfire, were painted with the markings of the famous ''Treble One'' squadron. Then five types of aircraft with which the squadron has been equipped since 1938 flew in formation. Photo Shows From left to right Hurricane, Spitfire, Meteor, Hunter and their present equipment, the Lightning supersonic all weather fighter, all wearing the squadron's markings. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)