The Spitfire. A pinnacle of innovative British engineering and an icon of the skies that fiercely defended the UK from the might of the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain and went on to assist in ...

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

A Spitfire is set to soar over Cumbria and the Lake District as part of a UK-wide celebration.

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

The Silver Spitfire is set to become the first of its type to fly around the world. Pilot Steve Brooks says the Spitfire is the "most iconic"... 'The Most Beautiful Machine To Fly': Iconic Spitfire ...

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 ...

Spitfire to fly across UK to celebrate iconic aircraft’s 90th anniversary - Each journey will begin and conclude where RJ ...

Doreen Allen flying in a Spitfire at Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent. (Doreen Allen via SWNS) By Adam Dutton via SWNS A pensioner has finally achieved her lifelong dream of flying in a Spitfire plane - at ...