The original K5054 first flew on March 5, 1936, and was piloted by Captain Joseph “Mutt” Summers. The test pilot’s first words after clambering out of the cockpit were “I don’t want anything touched” ...
The fighter aircraft was never more important than it was during the global calamity that began in 1939. However, at this ...
You never know what can wash ashore…. Dutch media outlets are reporting an interesting discovery that took place at Vrouwenpolder, in the southwestern province of Zeeland, in the Netherlands, where a ...
Watch as the BBMF reveals some of the aircraft which will be taking part in the 90th anniversary of the Spitfire event.
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 ...
A silver Spitfire plane that served in World War II, flying more than 51 missions during the war, is en route to the New York City area in an attempt to complete the world’s longest flight. Leaving ...
Historic steel giant, Sheffield Forgemasters, is celebrating 90 years since the first Spitfire aircraft took to the skies ...