1939 Royal Air Force performs mass flight of spitfires over London
April 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 15th May 1939
Location: London
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Lightning Left Standing by the R.A.F.
ENGLAND: London:
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AEROPLANES, R.A.F. Mass formation flight over London - "Spitfires" diving into Camera - good -
Airforce - Active; Royal Air Force
aeroplane, airplane, flying, fly, spitfire, jet, warplane, speed
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