LAST week the nation remembered the sacrifices of "The Few" during the Battle of Britain, as the 75th anniversary was commemorated with parades, services and fly-pasts by the Red Arrows.Early in the Second World War many Spitfires were purchased privately with money raised in towns by clubs, companies and individuals, known as "Gifts of War".In 1940, an appeal was launched in Chelmsford to raise funds for two Spitfires, named R7065 Chelmsford and R7066 Galleywood.Although...
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