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Spitfire expected to perform air display as part of MGP celebrations

The performance will be carried out solo

A Spitfire is expected to take to Manx skies as part of celebrations for the centenary celebrations of the Manx Grand Prix.

The iconic aircraft will perform a solo aerobatic display over Douglas Bay this evening from 7pm (27 August).

The Royal Airforce says the Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before or since World War Two - 20,341 in total.

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