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A flight of small military aircraft just passed Brighton west to east and then back again, in a tight formation. From 4 miles away I haven't a clue what they were, Red Arrows?

The first prototype according to wiki flew in 1951, just 6 years after WW2, the era of Wellingtons/Lancasters (I realise B29’s too)!! Post war technology advanced at an incredible rate. A bit of a space age looker for a bomber imho.

A story I was previously unaware of, involving an RAF Valiant bomber. https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19540487.new-light-cast-1956-southwick-nuclear-bomber-disaster/

Antique Roadshow, just started, comes from Biggin Hill. A special with a Battle of Britain and The Blitz theme. No valuations!

Thanks @AR. Genuinely very interesting. I hadn’t realised that John Nichol hadn’t written books about legendary aircraft.

Obviously a horrible period in history, but if I could time travel I’d love to be on the ground with a view of part of the Battle on 15 Sept 40. Goring sent over 1,120 warplanes, it proved to be a disaster against far fewer Allied fighters. The 1969 movie captures this I think.

RIP Squadron Leader Allan Scott. The 99 year had throughout WW2 flown Spitfires then Mustangs. A hero. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-54100277