The reverberation of that maiden flight can still be felt in the streets of Southampton today, especially today, on this landmark 90th anniversary.
A Spitfire is currently flying over the Solent after taking off from Fareham ahead of the planes 90th anniversary celebrations on Thursday, March 5.
To mark 90 years since the first flight of the Spitfire, a commemorative flight will be making its way around the UK and across Suffolk.
Historic aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will accompany the Spitfire on the first flight next month.
THE Spitfire, the most famous plane in British history, will fly over Chester, North and Mid Wales and Cheshire as part of 90th ...