A service to commemorate 75 years since the Battle of Britain attracted more than 100 people at St Matthew's Church in Masterton yesterday.
Owing to the chilly rainy weather, a hoped-for flypast did not eventuate, but the audience were likely to be grateful for the warmth offered within the church.
Air Training Corps cadets from 21 Squadron (District of Masterton) provided the air force "blue" with commanding officer Flight Lieutenant Karen Stevens presenting the colours beside a brass plaque in the church commemorating a Battle of Britain service in 1956.
Principal speaker Tom Williams, president of the Sport and Vintage Aviation Society, related to the audience New Zealand's Battle of Britain heroes, including Air Vice Marshall Sir Keith Park and those from Wairarapa.
Reverend Ted Dashfield officiated the service, joined by organiser Barbara Anderson and choir director Hilda Payne.
