One of the day's genuine talking points was the UK debut of The Flying Bulls' Grumman F8F Bearcat, flying alongside a second Bearcat in matching US Navy colours.

Ten Spitfires took to the air, spanning different marks from across the aircraft's wartime evolution, and seeing that lineage laid out in the sky was genuinely special.

More than just an image, it’s become a symbol of remembrance, reflection, and pride.

Autumn at Duxford carries a weight of history. The air holds a crispness that seems fitting for recalling the Battle of Britain