15 Jul How to paint a Spitfire
The process of painting a Spitfire into the finished article with all its markings in place, starts long before anybody even thinks of picking up a paint gun. Getting the detail...
07 Jun How many Spitfires are still flying?
Out of the 20,000+ Spitfires that were built from 1938 to 1948, today, just a handful of these (around 60) are still airworthy. So, where are the others? Of course,...
07 Jun New Arrival TE308
The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, is currently home to three original two-seater Spitfires in which we offer passenger flights. These include a pair of T9s MJ772 and MJ627. MJ772 was...
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...