How the Spitfire became British symbol of freedom

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

Spitfire takes to the skies again, 90 years after its first flight

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 ...

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

A tribute flypast and new plaques are planned for the Supermarine Spitfire's anniversary.

First ever Spitfire pilot gave plane a 5-word review - and it soon became a true war hero

EXCLUSIVE: For 90th anniversary of its maiden flight, historian and columnist Leo McKinstry pays glorious tribute to the ...
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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.

Spitfire to fly across UK to celebrate iconic aircraft’s 90th anniversary

A series of nine commemorative Spitfire flights have been announced across the UK, set to mark the 90th anniversary of the ...
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Britain’s iconic Spitfire marks 90th anniversary of its first flight

Today marks the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire – the aircraft that would become one of Britain’s most iconic symbols of the ...
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Spitfire cockpit flight simulator designed by university students and apprentice technicians

A Spitfire cockpit simulator designed and developed by engineers from Nottingham University has been officially unveiled at a Stoke-on-Trent gallery. A Spitfire RW388 on show at the Potteries Museum ...
Sunderland Echo

Spitfire aircraft to take pride of place in city centre as part of Remembrance Sunday commemorations

A unique reproduction of a life-size Spitfire airplane will act as a striking symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served in conflicts past and present this Remembrance Sunday. Did ...