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Today in aviation history: Last operational flight by an RAF Supermarine Spitfire

Discover the final operational flight of the RAF Supermarine Spitfire on April 1, 1954, marking the end of an era for one of ...

The Finest Fighter planes of The Second World War – The Low Altitude Edition

GettyImages 515571980 Bettmann Dominance in air combat at low altitude demanded rapid acceleration, sharp roll and pitch ...
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How the Supermarine Schneiders paved the way for the Spitfire

Discover how the Supermarine Schneiders, an early British racing seaplane, influenced the design and creation of the legendary Spitfire fighter. This video traces the roots of one of WWII’s most ...
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Fly over Cornwall in a real Spitfire that fought in the Second Word War

A commemorative tour of the legendary Spitfire is coming to Cornwall. The Royal Air Force is organising a series of commemorative flights across the UK to mark 90 years since the first flight of the ...