MasterChef’s stars went back to the 1940s as they cooked a special meal for veterans of the Battle of Britain at RAF Northolt.
The BBC programme took over the Officer’s Mess at the base for a special episode to broadcast on April 13.
The chefs served up a grand afternoon tea for their guests, made up of Battle of Britain veterans.
The event was accompanied by war-time music from the Royal Air Force Squadronaires, the RAF’s big band, and dancing.
Bob Foster, one of “The Few” who defended Britain from the Luftwaffe, attended the event.
He said: “It was a good bit of fun and a pleasure to speak with fellow veterans from Bomber Command and the Guinea Pig Club, as well as the talented youngsters cooking for us.”
The Guinea Pig Club was a drinking club for airmen, who were recovering from burns injuries with the help of pioneering reconstructive plastic surgery.
Masterchef presenter John Torode said: “Our chefs thought it was an absolute honour to be cooking for Battle of Britain veterans.”
He added: “It was an emotional experience for everyone and fully encompassed what MasterChef is all about – sharing great food with great people.”
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