April 22, 2025, marked an extraordinary milestone in aviation history, as the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I P9372 took to the skies for the first time since it was shot down during the Battle of Britain ...
Flights will operate throughout June 2026, departing from Isle of Man Airport. Each session will include a full safety briefing, the chance to see the aircraft up close, and an aerial tour showcasing ...
World War II, over its six-year span, saw the death of approximately 85 million people. In the name of victory, for defense and offense, nations developed creative new ways to fight, from the sea, on ...
During the Battle of Britain, perhaps the most fraught moment in the UK’s history, the Spitfire performed admirably. The Supermarine Spitfire is arguably the most accomplished, and most celebrated, ...
A vintage British Supermarine Spitfire arrives at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 7, 2018. (Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew/Air Force) LONDON—A World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed near a British air ...
Ronnie Scott didn’t see frontline combat but still contributed to the war effort as an instructor pilot. Here’s What You Need to Remember: For Britain’s sake, it’s probably a good thing that the ...
The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most innovative WWII planes, earning much respect because of its performance and prowess during key points of the war. Often described as one of the most ...