A handout photograph dated 13 April 2010 and made available by the British Ministry of Defence on 20 August 2010 showing Spitfire P7350 (front) piloted by Squadron Leader Ian Smith, Officer Comanding the Battle of Britian Memorial Flight, flying alongside new member of the Battle of Britian Memorial Flight, pilot Flight Lieutenant Mark Pearce in the Hurricane LF363 (back) on 13 April 2010. P7350 (Mk IIa) is the oldest airworthy Spitfire in the world and the only Spitfire still flying to have actually fought in the Battle of Britain. LF363 (Mk IIC) was the last Hurricane to enter service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The aircraft currently wears the colours of Hurricane Mk 1 P3878 'YB-W', the aircraft of Flying Officer Harold Bird-Wilson of No 17 Sqn during the Battle of Britain. Reports state that on 20 Augsut 2010 the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain has been marked by a reading of one of Sir Winston Churchill's most famous speeches and a fly-past by a Spitfire and Hurricane fly-past over Whitehall, central London, England. The Battle of Britain began on 10 July 1940 and ended on 31 October when, despite the German advantage, the Luftwaffe were pushed back by the determination and preparedness of the Royal Air Force (RAF). British actor Actor Robert Hardy read extracts from Churchill's 'so much owed by so many to so few' speech, precisely 70 years after the address in the British Parliament. EPA/SAC NEIL CHAPMAN / RAF/ BRITISH MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MANDATORY CREDIT - CROWN COPYRIGHT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
Battle of Britain veterans pose for photos with Dame Vera Lynn (C) outside the Churchill War Rooms, in London, England, Britain, on 20 August 2010. The event is part of a series of memorial events taking place throughout the year to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic mission, known as the Battle of Britain, during which Royal Air Force fighter squadrons fought German Luftwaffe bombers that pounded Britain's cities and airfields as preparation for a planned invasion. The Battle of Britain is considered by many to be a major turning point in World War 2. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
Visitors look at former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's room in the Churchill War Rooms, in London, England, Britain, on 20 August 2010. A series of memorial events is taking place throughout the year to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic mission, known as the Battle of Britain, during which Royal Air Force fighter squadrons fought German Luftwaffe bombers that pounded Britain's cities and airfields as preparation for a planned invasion. The Battle of Britain is considered by many to be a major turning point in World War 2. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
Dame Vera Lynn (R) and Flight Lieutenant William L.B. Walker (L) pose for photographers outside the Churchill War Rooms, in London, England, Britain, on 20 August 2010. The event is part of a series of memorial events taking place throughout the year to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic mission, known as the Battle of Britain, during which Royal Air Force fighter squadrons fought German Luftwaffe bombers that pounded Britain's cities and airfields as preparation for a planned invasion. The Battle of Britain is considered by many to be a major turning point in World War 2. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
Battle of Britain veterans pose for photos with Dame Vera Lynn (3-L) outside the Churchill War Rooms, in London, England, Britain, on 20 August 2010. The event is part of a series of memorial events taking place throughout the year to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic mission, known as the Battle of Britain, during which Royal Air Force fighter squadrons fought German Luftwaffe bombers that pounded Britain's cities and airfields as preparation for a planned invasion. The Battle of Britain is considered by many to be a major turning point in World War 2. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
Lady Mary Soames, daughter of British former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, speaks outside the Churchill War Rooms, in London, England, Britain, on 20 August 2010. The event is part of a series of memorial events taking place throughout the year to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic mission, known as the Battle of Britain, during which Royal Air Force fighter squadrons fought German Luftwaffe bombers that pounded Britain's cities and airfields as preparation for a planned invasion. The Battle of Britain is considered by many to be a major turning point in World War 2. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
British actor Robert Hardy recreates Winston Churchill famous speech 'The Few' outside the Churchill War Rooms, in London, England, Britain, on 20 August 2010. The event is part of a series of memorial events taking place throughout the year to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic mission, known as the Battle of Britain, during which Royal Air Force fighter squadrons fought German Luftwaffe bombers that pounded Britain's cities and airfields as preparation for a planned invasion. The Battle of Britain is considered by many to be a major turning point in World War 2. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
Battle of Britain veterans sit with Dame Vera Lynn (2-R) outside the Churchill War Rooms, in London, England, Britain, on 20 August 2010. The event is part of a series of memorial events taking place throughout the year to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic mission, known as the Battle of Britain, during which Royal Air Force fighter squadrons fought German Luftwaffe bombers that pounded Britain's cities and airfields as preparation for a planned invasion. The Battle of Britain is considered by many to be a major turning point in World War 2. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
