A shroud of red slowly fell over the White Cliffs of Dover as the nation remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice this morning.

About 750,000 poppies were dropped from an original Second World War Dakota 'war horse' plane in a touching tribute to the fallen.

The Dakota, flanked by two Spitfires, circled the iconic cliffs before making the symbolic drop at 11am over the site of the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne.

It was on the signal of veterans who served in several conflicts including the Second World War including Steve Craddock from Chatham.

The commemoration marked 74 years since the end of the war and 101 years since the end of the First World War.

The moving ceremony was the brainchild of Kent-based Aero Legends and proceeds raised will go to the annual Poppy Appeal.

Ben Perkins, Aero Legends Ltd Managing Director said: “Commemorations like this are incredibly important to remember those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom."

The poppies fell directly above the Battle of Britain War Memorial next to the White Cliffs.

The aircraft flew past at an altitude of just 500ft and a team of volunteers are now clearing up the biodegradable poppies, which do not contain plastic.

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The craft set off at 10am and returned at 11.45am to North Weald Airfield in Essex.

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