18 Apr Origins of the two-seat Spitfire
The standard method of learning to fly in the RAF follows a pattern that has been in force since the First World War. Once the appraisal and acceptance has been...
27 Mar Why was the Spitfire so Successful?
The Spitfire is undoubtedly one of the most famous aircraft in the world. Commonly referred to as the plane that won the Battle and Britain, the Spitfire has earned itself,...
04 Mar D-Day Veteran MJ772 to escort Daks Over Normandy formation
With the 75th anniversary of D-Day fast-approaching on the 6th June, Fly a Spitfire are honouring those who took part in D-Day with a flight across the channel with our own D-Day...
05 Feb What Spitfire Was Used in The Battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was a pivotal moment in WWII and undeniably one of the most significant turning points in British history. The failure of the German air force to...
05 Feb Five Little-known Spitfire facts
Five little-known Spitfire facts Are you confident you know everything there is to know about the Spitfire? Think again. At Fly a Spitfire, we have compiled a list of five facts...
05 Feb Why was the Spitfire so Important?
The Supermarine Spitfire played a critical role in preventing the German air force from invading Britain. Its constantly evolving design and performance meant it was unmatched by its German rivals...
04 Dec Willys Jeep MB 805 EYA Steve McQueen
This ex-US army 1945 Willys Jeep MB was once owned by Hollywood icon Steve McQueen and remained a part of his collection until his untimely death in 1980. One of 300,000 produced during...
04 Dec R.J Mitchell for the £50 Note
From 2020, a new polymer £50 note will begin to circulate throughout Britain for the first time. This new ‘plastic’ note is being introduced to prevent fraud, be more durable...
05 Oct Spitfire Simulator
We recently visited our friends at the Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum to try out their Spitfire simulator. Based on Spitfire TB752, one the few remaining Spitfire’s with...
26 Sep Archie McInnes flies again!
On 5th September at Biggin Hill, 99-year-old World War Two Hurricane pilot Archie McInnes, took to the skies of Kent once again....