Spitfire takes to the skies again, 90 years after its first flight

Telegraph readers have the opportunity to win a flight in a Spitfire fighter through entering our competition here.

How the Spitfire became British symbol of freedom

A look at the iconic combat aircraft, 90 years on from its first flight, and why it was the people's plane.

Spitfire's maiden flight marked in home city 90 years on

A tribute flypast and new plaques are planned for the Supermarine Spitfire's anniversary.
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Forget Winston Churchill, this is the man who really helped win the Battle of Britain

The stirring words of Spitfire designer Reginald Mitchell have entered legend. "I'm going to build a plane that will move just like a bird... I want to build a fighter. The fastest and deadliest ...
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Iconic Spitfire marks 90th birthday - and Shuttleworth has big plans to celebrate

The iconic Spitfire marks the 90th anniversary of its first flight today (March 5).