How was the Spitfire developed? This 1944 RAF instructional film traces the aircraft from its origins in the 1930s up to the latest models, with diagrams explaining its design evolution. The Spitfire prototype K5054 made its first test flight 89 years ago today, on 5 March 1936. You can watch our video on the evolution of the Spitfire here: https://bit.ly/4kk2sil Film: IWM AMY 795 | Imperial War Museum Duxford

Spitfire MJ444 ‘Lady Luck’ joined the fleet in 2024, marking the much-anticipated return of the Formation Spitfire weekends. This development promises an unparalleled experience for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Passengers embarking on this extraordinary journey will have the opportunity to fly in the UK’s finest T9 Spitfires, taking off from historic airfields in London/Essex, Kent and Dorset. These locations, with their wartime charm and iconic grass runways, set the stage for