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.

What makes the Spitfire so iconic after 90 years?

"Well apart from being totally gorgeous as an aeroplane, it's a symbol." Thursday marks the 90th anniversary of the first ...
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Supermarine Spitfire

During the Battle of Britain, perhaps the most fraught moment in the UK’s history, the Spitfire performed admirably. As Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill said about the Royal Air Force (RAF) ...

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.
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Iconic Spitfire marks 90th birthday - and Shuttleworth has big plans to celebrate

The iconic Spitfire marks the 90th anniversary of its first flight today (March 5).
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Why this Spitfire tactic saved countless lives in World War Two

This CGI video recreates a dramatic moment from 1944, when a Spitfire intercepted a deadly V1 flying bomb over the English Channel. Instead of firing, the pilot uses a daring tactic by slipping the ...
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I flew the world's only full-size WW2 Spitfire simulator and was blown away

Your patriotic Express went 'Chocs Away and Tally Ho!' in Blackpool - to 'Reach For The Skies' in the world's only full-size WWII Spitfire fighter simulator. Normally when holidaymakers soar through ...