The Supermarine Spitfire was a popular single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Allied Forces during World War II, the only British fighter in production throughout the war. Check out LIFE.com for ...

Experience the legendary sound of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine as the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane soar ...

Even if you are not into military hardware or the history of the Second World War, the name Spitfire still probably rings some bells. The aircraft, made by British aircraft manufacturer Supermarine, ...

Fighter aircraft have always been the cutting edge of air combat. Whether ripping through the skies of Europe in World […] ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Supermarine Spitfire F. Mk. VIIc single seat, low wing monoplane high altitude fighter; enclosed cockpit; aluminum ...

To mark the 100 th anniversary of the UK establishing the Royal Air Force as the first independent service of its kind, our cutaway choice for this Farnborough air show preview issue features two of ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: “No aircraft is as hallowed as the Spitfire,” Holland concludes. For Britain’s sake, it’s probably a good thing that the assessors never gave the P.24 a fighting ...

Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most notorious WWII warbirds, and some of them are still flyworthy. However, not all of them are available for sale. This one is, and you might want it. Some ...

The University of Southampton launched SULSA - the first 'printed' aircraft, created by 'laser sintering' polymers into a 3D model earlier this year - and it's rather similar to a more famous aircraft ...

I have always loved flying machines. I got my pilot’s licence 15 years ago at a time when I was living out of a suitcase with the band. Travelling in a light aircraft was the best way to get around.