These were the scenes as Preston commemorated the anniversary of the Battle of Britain at a special event on the Flag Market

The brave servicemen and women who fought in the Battle of Britain were honoured at a special commemorative anniversary event held on Preston’s Flag Market.

These were the scenes:

17. Battle of Britain Parade

Many people in addition to Churchill’s ‘Few’ worked to defend Britain. Ground crew looked after the aircraft, factory workers helped keep aircraft production up, and the Observer Corps tracked incoming raids. Photo: Neil Cross

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18. Battle of Britain Parade

Anti-aircraft gunners, searchlight operators and barrage balloon crews all played vital roles in Britain’s defence. Photo: Neil Cross

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19. Battle of Britain Parade

Members of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) served as radar operators and worked as plotters, tracking raids in the group and sector operations rooms. Photo: Neil Cross

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20. Battle of Britain Parade

The Local Defence Volunteers (later the Home Guard) had been set up in May 1940 as a ‘last line of defence’ against German invasion. By July, nearly 1.5 million men had enrolled. Photo: Neil Cross

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