BATTLE of Britain heroes will be honoured in Dudley this weekend at a special commemorative service.

The Mayor of Dudley is urging people to show their support at a service at St Thomas and St Luke’s Church (Top Church), taking place on Sunday (September 18).

The Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), together with Dudley Council, will pay tribute with a parade by RAFA and borough Air Training Corps through the town centre and the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph in Ednam Road, Dudley.

Councillor Mohammed Hanif, Mayor of Dudley, said: “We are proud of our strong links with the armed forces and events like this remind us all of the huge sacrifice they make.

“I hope that people will be able to come along on the day and show their support.”

At 11am cadets from the borough’s Air Training Corps will parade through the town centre, setting off from Priory Road, the parade will continue along Priory Street, Stone Street and High Street.

Residents are invited to attend a service at Top Church at 11.30am, which will be followed be a parade past the Council House in Priory Road, where the Mayor and a representative from RAFA will receive a salute.

The parade will end at the cenotaph in Ednam Road where a short service will take place including a period of silence and laying of wreaths.