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Audio: Ted Prangnell,
from Ashford, was six in 1940 and remembers the battle

Legend has it that the first ranging shot from Capel-le-Ferne
struck Dungeness.

Earlier today a spectacular Spitfire flypast also
marked the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The county's Mark IX "Spirit of
Kent" fighter took to the skies over airfields
which featured in the battle this morning.

The aircraft flew over West Malling at
around 9.45am, Gravesend at 10am, Rochester at 10.06am and
Detling at 10.02am.

It then soared over Eastchurch at 10.20am and Manston at
10.30am before landing at the airport.

A plaque was also unveiled this afternoon at Kent College in
Pembury in memory of Sergeant Leslie Pidd, who crashed nearby
on September 15, 1940.

Sgt Pidd was with 238 Squadron operating from Middle Wallop.

On Sunday, the anniversary was commemorated at Charlton Church
in Dover when the town's Mayor, Cllr Sue Jones, led the
congregation in paying tribute to The Few.

“Some of you remember the sights and sounds which came from the
sky that summer in 1940,” said the Mayor.

“Others, like me, have listened to your stories and can only
imagine what it was like for those who fought the battle and
Dovorians struggling to carry on their daily business below.

"Although few of the south coasts towns were left unscathed it
is the image of hurricanes and spitfires soaring over our castle
and the White Cliffs which are used by the nation to invoke the
memories today.

“Were it not for the courage and audacity of those pilots and
the steadfast support of their ground crews Britain could be very
different place.

"It will never be known how many lives were saved by their
efforts.”