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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

What makes the Spitfire so iconic after 90 years?

Thursday marks the 90th anniversary of the first test flight of a new prototype plane that would go on to become Britain's most iconic aircraft - the Spitfire. Pilot Captain Joseph 'Mutt' Summers took ...
West Bridgford Wire

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 ...
Farnham Herald

Play tells story of female Spitfire pilots

Flying women of the Second World War were the inspiration for Katherine Senior’s new play Spitfire Girls, which will be staged at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford from March 24 to 28.
Radio Prague International

Legendary RAF Spitfire flown by Pilsen’s war hero up for sale

A Spitfire flown in RAF service by Pilsen-born pilot Karel Pošta has appeared on a foreign sales portal. Many would like to see it in the Czech Republic.
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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.