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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 ...

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

People have been celebrating the life and legacy of Spitfire designer Reginald Mitchell to mark the 130th anniversary of his birth. Mitchell was born on 20 May 1895 in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, and ...

The Science Museum in London is to host an exhibition celebrating the design and history of the Spitfire aeroplane. It will be created by freelance 3D designer Andy Feast and the museum’s head of ...

A tribute flypast and new plaques are planned for the Supermarine Spitfire's anniversary.

THE life of Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell has been celebrated with the unveiling of a life-size statue. Second World War veterans stood alongside modern-day fighter pilots to see the Welsh slate ...

Building work has yet to start on the National Spitfire Monument, 16 years after the design was chosen. However, at ...

The great nephew of R J Mitchell, Kidsgrove’s famous aeronautical engineer who designed the Spitfire, was guest of honour at a special launch event held at Taylor Wimpey’s new Mitchell Gardens ...