As the elliptical wings rose into the blue, marking 90 years to the hour since the first flight of the aeroplane that saved Britain, even the jaded old suits waiting for their aerial commute home ...

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

A series of nine Spitfire flights across the UK have been announced to mark the 90th anniversary of the famous Battle of Britain aircraft.

The Supermarine Spitfire single-seat fighter aircraft of the Second World War marks nine decades since its first flight in 1936.

The Silver Spitfire Mk XIX PS915 performs a series of stunning low passes, powered by the mighty Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. As the elegant aircraft sweeps across the airfield, the deep mechanical ...

A look at the iconic combat aircraft, 90 years on from its first flight, and why it was the people's plane.

The Supermarine Spitfire is a common sight at heritage aircraft shows in the UK, Australia, and the United States, and is one of the most loved WWII-era aircraft. It is one of the very few fighters to ...

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