The Spitfire, the most famous British fighter aircraft in history, the aircraft that won immortal fame during the summer months of 1940 by helping to defeat the German air attacks during the Battle of Britain. The first Spitfire Mk. I to enter service with the RAF did so with No.19 Squadron on 4 August 1938. The pilots immediately fell in love with the aircraft, which flew as wonderful as it looked. They recognised it as a thoroughbred combining a perfection of design with superb handling charac

The Spitfire was the brainchild of airplane designer R.J. Mitchell. His innovative elliptical wing design led to the development of the Spitfire — which combined power, agility, and a larger weapon count. 🎥Air Warriors | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation