Supermarine Spitfire

The Supermarine Spitfire, often referred to as simply ‘Spitfire’, is a British fighter plane which gave the British dominance in the air in the Battle of Britain during World War 2. First produced in 1936 by manufacturer Supermarine, a handful of Spitfires have survived to still be airworthy well into the 21st century.

 

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Review of the new film ‘The Shamrock Spitfire’

Review by Tom Allett, Editor of FlyPast magazine

Spitfire Flight Test

In a recent re-issue of a special magazine by Key Publishing featuring military aircraft flight tests, Dave Unwin takes aloft the legendary Spitfire

WATCH the trailer for the new film of RAF Spitfire ace

The soon to be released film ‘Shamrock Spitfire’ tells the story Brendan “Paddy” Finucane – the legendary Irish pilot who became one of the most celebrated fighter aces of World War Two.

PROYECTOS SECRETOS: Cazas gemelos Supermarine

Cuando llegó el momento de sustituir tanto al Hurricane como al Spitfire, el Ministerio del Aire tuvo que hacer frente a una dura tarea...

Aviones históricos - Guía de experiencias de vuelo en el Reino Unido

Un gran número de empresas que ofrecen vuelos de experiencia en todo tipo de aviones históricos han surgido para ofrecer la oportunidad de ponerse tras las columnas de control de aeronaves antaño reservadas a unos pocos afortunados. Aviation News ofrece un "quién es quién", detallando las flotas y los vuelos de las empresas.

Regreso a la acción del Spitfire propulsado por Griffon

El Spitfire FR.XIV estará presente en la exposición de IWM Duxford a finales de este mes

Estreno de "Silver Spitfire - El vuelo más largo

El documental sobre el viaje por el mundo del famoso Silver Spitfire se estrenará el domingo 12 de noviembre a las 21.00 horas en Sky History.

¿Cómo se mantiene en el aire el único Spitfire con motor Rolls-Royce Merlin 63?

¡Magia Merlin! Luciendo un distintivo camuflaje de arena del desierto, el Supermarine Spitfire LZ842 es uno de los Mk.IX más antiguos del mundo. Darren Harbar se reunió con el propietario de este clásico recién restaurado para saber más sobre este superviviente tan especial.

Duxford cumple medio siglo de exhibiciones aéreas

La exhibición aérea de cierre de temporada de este mes en IWM Duxford, la Flying Finale, también rendirá homenaje a los 50 años de exhibiciones en el famoso aeródromo.

El OFMC Spitfire celebra su 80 aniversario en Duxford

El legendario Spitfire Mk.IX de la Old Flying Machine Company cumple años.

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Spitfire Plane Facts, News and Restorations

This page is the only place you need for everything Spitfire related; from interesting historical facts to the latest news on restoration projects, Spitfire appearances and more! For example, did you know that early models of the Spitfire had issues with their Browning machine guns freezing at higher altitudes, a problem that was not addressed until 1938 when a heating system was added to the gun bays.

No military plane has become such a renowned symbol of British Airforce superiority both in terms of its engineering prowess and illustrious military record. The Spitfire has become one of the most popular military aircraft amongst restorers, enthusiasts and airshow attendees alike and for the British represents a symbol of victory. Powered by two Rolls Royce Merlin or Griffon engines, the Spitfire was fast with later variants hitting a top speed of 454mph, making it a formidable and agile foe when it came to short range dog fights giving the RAF the slightest of advantages in critical battles of WW2.

Despite being outnumbered by the Hurricane during the battle of Britain, The Spitfire suffered fewer overall losses and had a higher victory to loss ratio. This, in part, is what lead many of the British to believe that the Spitfire was the reason the Battle of Britain was won. In reality the combination of the two planes and their skilful pilots is what lead the British to victory in the skies.

Of all the legendary fighter, bomber and transport military aircraft from this period, the Spitfire is the one that has captured the hearts and minds of countless enthusiasts and lead to a myriad of restoration projects, airshows and museum pieces.

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