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Battle of Britain flight to give a show over Clacton

Battle of Britain
Spitfire and Hurricane - flying over Clacton in August

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and the Red Arrows can be seen over Clacton next month as the town celebrates its 150th anniversary.

The special flypast will give aviation enthusiasts one of very few chances to see the iconic aircraft in action this year. World-famous, the RAF Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows team is made up of nine fast jets, while the Memorial Flight  will include a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane. Those coming to watch the flights will be able to spread right along Clacton’s long coastline and will be subject to the latest government Covid-19 guidance.

The flypasts can be seen at the following times:

Thursday 26 August
BBMFL 14:45 – 15:00
Red Arrows: 15:15 – 15:45

Friday 27 August
Red Arrows: 12:45 – 13:15
BBMF: 13:30 – 13:45

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