The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most famous aircraft in history, designed by R.J. Mitchell and first flown in 1936, becoming a symbol of British resilience during the Second World War - especially the Battle of Britain. Thanks to its elegant elliptical wings, powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, exceptional speed and manoeuvrability, and its long service life that saw it evolve through many variants and remain in use well beyond the war.

Enjoy an epic piece of history today as we celebrate 90 years of this iconic machine.