Despite the historic significance of the 1939 air battle, there is no public memorial in East Lothian. A total of 19 people lost their lives.
A seaside memorial is being planned to commemorate a historic Second World War battle over the Forth.
Hitler's first air raid against Britain took place on October 16, 1939, with German bombers striking British ships near the Forth Bridge.
It led to a dramatic aerial battle where the RAF shot down Luftwaffe planes for the first time, causing one to crash near Port Seton.
Despite the historic significance of what would become known as the Battle of the River Forth there is no public memorial in East Lothian.
A group called the Spitfire Project hope to put up a memorial by the seaside at Preston Links.
It would consist of two concrete tank blocks with iron sculptures of Spitfire and Junkers planes cast into them.
More details have been revealed at an exhibition on the battle at Longniddry Library, which opens on Monday. Plans for the memorial are still at an early stage.
Models showing the aircraft which took part are on display at the library.
The events of October 16, 1939, marked the start of the Battle of Britain and cost a total of 19 lives.
Three German aircrew died when their bomber was shot down and Britain lost 16 servicemen when bombs hit Royal Navy ships in the Forth.
Flight Lieutenant Pat Gifford claimed the first kill in the battle, becoming the first pilot to shoot down a German plane over Britain.
It was significant as it proved the ability of the Spitfire to combat the threat from the skies.
Several German prisoners were taken after the battle and reportedly treated with respect by their captors.
They had been targeting HMS Hood but ended up hitting other Royal Navy ships.
(Source: Neil Pooran, Edinburgh News- 5/1/2020)
