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Guernsey air display marks Battle of Britain 80th anniversary

The first air display in the British Isles in 2020 took place off the east coast of Guernsey.

The Red Arrows performed their second full display this year, including a new manoeuvre - the crossbow.

10 September 2020

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Renewed call for WW2 'Robin Hood' police pardon

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Jubilee Beacons lit across Bailiwick of Guernsey

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