Spitfire celebrated 90 years on from maiden flight

As part of the celebrations, pilot Mark Bennett landed a Spitfire at the airport on Thursday morning. He said it was "pretty ...

BBMF joins Spitfire's 90th anniversary tour

A Spitfire has been repainted in the style of the original K5054 prototype, and it will embark on a series of flights to mark the 90th anniversary of the plane. The BBMF, which operates from RAF ...

Spitfire's maiden flight marked in home city 90 years on

The legacy of the Supermarine Spitfire, which played a pivotal role in the RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain, will be ...
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The Supermarine Spitfire Flew Straight Into the History Books Exactly 90 Years Ago

The Supermarine Spitfire single-seat fighter aircraft of the Second World War marks nine decades since its first flight in 1936.
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AIRSHOW NEWS: 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire celebrated this summer at Shuttleworth

With its advanced aerodynamic design, elliptical wing, and exceptional performance envelope, the Spitfire gave the RAF a ...