Even among other Spitfires, serial number RM747 has a combat history and a prolific service career. But there's a big twist ...

The Supermarine Spitfire emerged from a flawed interwar fighter competition to become Britain’s most iconic aircraft. Its ...

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 ...

Andrew Frankel may have enjoyed some pretty special driving experiences, but for him the opportunity to fly an authentic ...

The Spitfire itself was the brainchild of Reginald Mitchell, whose revolutionary elliptical wing design made it the most ...

Summary and Key Points: The Supermarine Spitfire, an iconic British fighter aircraft from World War II, was renowned for its agility and combat performance. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, it served ...

The Grace Spitfire parked by the runway is nudging 80 years old but, should an air raid siren suddenly wail, the elegant old lady looks every bit as ready to soar into the skies as she was in wartime.

After two long months of grueling air combat between invading Luftwaffe fighters and bombers and the notably smaller British Royal Air Force, England’s pilots were exhausted. Some British pilots, many ...

The plane is a hero of World War II − but what is it about the design that singles it out? Jonathan Glancey salutes an icon. At first, it’s the sound – that sound – that catches the attention. As eyes ...

The upcoming film "Shamrock Spitfire" tells the inspiring true story of legendary World War II Irish fighter pilot Brendan "Paddy" Finucane. This multi-award-winning, gripping feature chronicles the ...