A FULL scale replica of a Second World War Spitfire will go on show in Derry’s Guildhall Square today to mark the anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic.
The anniversary of the German surrender in May 1945 of the battle -which was one of one of the most prolonged of the war - is being marked with a series of events.
The Spitfire will be on display along with American Army jeeps as well as US troop re-enactors.
Other artefacts from the period will be on show while visitors will be able to dress in costumes and even sit in the cockpit of the spitfire.
Ronan McConnell of Derry’s Tower Museum said the events would give people an insight into what Derry was like 72 years ago.
“It was a real cultural hotspot and the city was a lively and vibrant place to live in during the war,” Mr McConnell said.
Derry mayor Hilary McClintock said the events would mark one of the most significant eras in Derry’s maritime history.
“This is a great opportunity to find out more about how the north west featured in the story of the war,” the DUP councillor said.
