Discover the remarkable story behind the Supermarine Spitfire, a British aviation icon that played a pivotal role in World War II. In this captivating interview, veterans and experts recount the Spitfire's evolution from the Schneider Trophy seaplanes to a groundbreaking fighter aircraft. #WW2 #MilitaryHistory #Spitfire | War Stories

The Supermarine Spitfire is considered one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of all time, but designs changed drastically between the original Mk 1 and the later Mk 24. Learn how and why in this episode of Duxford in Depth. Watch in full: bit.ly/3lrhG8u | Imperial War Museum London

The Spitfire, the most famous British fighter aircraft in history, the aircraft that won immortal fame during the summer months of 1940 by helping to defeat the German air attacks during the Battle of Britain. The first Spitfire Mk. I to enter service with the RAF did so with No.19 Squadron on 4 August 1938. The pilots immediately fell in love with the aircraft, which flew as wonderful as it looked. They recognised it as a thoroughbred combining a perfection of design with superb handling charac