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.

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.

Southampton Spitfire - marking 90 years since plane's first flight

The reverberation of that maiden flight can still be felt in the streets of Southampton today, especially today, on this landmark 90th anniversary.

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.

First ever Spitfire pilot gave plane a 5-word review - and it soon became a true war hero

EXCLUSIVE: For 90th anniversary of its maiden flight, historian and columnist Leo McKinstry pays glorious tribute to the ...

Spitfire flies over Hampshire ahead of special anniversary

A Spitfire is currently flying over the Solent after taking off from Fareham ahead of the plane's 90th anniversary ...

Southampton celebrates 90 years of the Spitfire with flypast

A landmark event has been held in Southampton to mark the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire and ...
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The Supermarine Spitfire Flew Straight Into the History Books Exactly 90 Years Ago

The Supermarine Spitfire single-seat fighter aircraft of the Second World War marks nine decades since its first flight in 1936.

Spitfire to fly across UK to celebrate aircraft’s 90th anniversary

Spitfire to fly across UK to celebrate iconic aircraft’s 90th anniversary - Each journey will begin and conclude where RJ ...
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91-year-old Fulfills Lifelong Dream Of Flying In Spitfire Warplane‌ ‌

A pensioner has finally achieved her lifelong dream of flying in a Spitfire plane – at the age of 91. Doreen Allen first fell in love with the “beautiful” aircraft as a child during World War Two ...