As Britain holds itself ready for perhaps the greatest battle
it has ever fought, a pair of Mk 1 Hurricanes of 213 Squadron
set out from their base at Biggin Hill for an early morning patrol
over the Channel, they could meet the enemy at any moment.
As they cross the coast, they are joined in spirit by a 213 Squadron
Sopwith Camel from an earlier conflict.
With the Battle of Britain about to begin, the great task of
defending the nation will fall upon their shoulders.
But at least today the spirit of their guardian angel will be
at their side. |