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It's eighty years since the first flight of the Spitfire -- the fighter which played such a prominent role in the Battle of Britain.

The prototype first took to the skies in 1936 from Eastleigh Aerodrome.

The aerodrome - now known as Southampton airport - is hosting events to celebrate the aircraft. Our correspondent Duncan Kennedy was there - and looks back at the plane's history.

(Photo: A Spitfire, mid-flight. Credit: 麻豆约拍)