The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in ...

LONDON — A World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed near a British air force base in eastern England on Saturday, killing the pilot, the U.K. defense ministry said. The ministry confirmed ...

The Spitfire is the most famous plane of World War Two. Its groundbreaking design and superior specifications gave the British a decisive ... Joe Smith developed the fighter to make it faster ...

London: A British Royal Air Force pilot was killed when the World War II era plane ... Spitfire holds a significant place in British aviation history, revered as one of the most famous fighter ...