Aviation enthusiasts have been told to get their cameras ready this afternoon as a Spitfire flies to Southend Airport.
Southend Airport tweeted at 1.30pm that the iconic aircraft was on its way to the airport for circuits.
A spokesman said: "Cheers to London Southend Airport Air Traffic Control for the tip! A Spitfire is on its way...Cameras at the ready"
Residents have already reported seeing the Spitfire over their homes in south Essex.
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— 🇺🇦 🇬🇧Cllr Kevin Buck 🇬🇧🇺🇦 (@BuckCllr) April 17, 2023
The RAF website says: "The iconic Supermarine 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.
"There are six Spitfires on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight."
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