Remembering the Battle of Britain

The anniversary of the Battle of Britain is being commemorated on Sunday in North Bay.

Members from 22 Wing/CFB North Bay, veterans and cadets will be there.

The ceremony, which includes a wreath laying, will take place at 1 pm at the Memorial Park Cenotaph on the corner of First Avenue West and Ferguson Street.

Officials say during the battle, Canadian air and ground crews teamed up with Allies from over a dozen countries to draw a line in the air to halt westward advances by the Nazis.

A total of 1542 Allies lost their lives in the Battle of Britain, including 23 Canadian pilots.

Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more