Posted: May 19, 2025 | Last updated: May 19, 2025 The Supermarine Spitfire wasn’t just a fighter plane—it was a technological masterpiece that helped turn the tide of World War II.

More Hurricanes flew in the Battle of Britain than any other British fighter, with 1,715 taking part and claiming 80% of destroyed enemy aircraft between July and October 1940.

The RAF pilot who died while flying a Spitfire at a Battle of Britain event has been named. Squadron Leader Mark Long was behind the controls of the World War II-era plane that hurtled to earth in ...

March 20, 2025 Aircraft The Revolutionary Design of the Supermarine Spitfire During the Battle of Britain, perhaps the most fraught moment in the UK’s history, the Spitfire performed admirably.

The Case for the Supermarine Spitfire The Spitfire should be the obvious answer to that question, right? After all, it was the most famous fighter of the Battle of Britain, not to mention arguably ...

During the Battle of Britain (officially defined as lasting from July through October 1940), he served with RAF No. 253 and No. 85 Squadrons and damaged a Messerschmitt 109 on September 3.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has been temporarily grounded after a Royal Air Force pilot died in a crash. Squadron leader Mark Long was killed in a Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby in ...

There were many legendary planes that made a difference in WWII such as the Spitfire and Boeing B-17, but one that is often overlooked is the Hawker Hurricane.

Pp. xiv, 217+. Illus., notes, biblio., index. £25.00 / $49.95. ISBN: 1036106128 One of “The Few” The Battle of Britain stands tall in the heroics of World War 2. Many of us are in awe of The Few. This ...