Biggin Hill Airfield and the BBC celebrate 'The Battle of Britain' in September 2015

"It will be an honour for me to broadcast this special show from Biggin Hill, and it will be an incredible privilege to fly in what is surely the most iconic plane in British flying history." Chris Evans 

(Above) Spitfires Taxiing at Biggin Hill. Courtesy Biggin Hill Air Fair

In his Breakfast show this morning Chris Evans announced that Radio 2 will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain on Friday 18 September with a day featuring live outside broadcasts culminating in a special 'Friday Night Is Music Night' concert in front of an audience which will also be screened live to cinemas around the UK. See more here.