The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine remains one of the most recognizable sounds in aviation history. At Biggin Hill, the Spitfire’s low passes allowed the full character of the engine to carry across the ...
The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most innovative WWII planes, earning much respect because of its performance and prowess during key points of the war. Often described as one of the most ...
On 5 March 1936, a pale blue prototype bearing the serial K5054 lifted gracefully from the grass at Eastleigh Aerodrome. In the cockpit was test pilot Captain Joseph “Mutt” Summers, who, after a short ...