Spitfire Collection

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI fighter warbird of the Royal Air Force
Boras, Sweden - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI fighter warbird of the Royal Air Force

Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest aeroplanes
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. 1, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb, and Hawker Tempest aeroplanes, all in camouflage paint. 1940s

Spitfires over Forth
German Heinkel IIIs over the Forth Bridge are intercepted by Spitfires - the first defensive aerial action of the war

RAF Poster, Back Them Up! WW2
RAF Poster, Back Them Up!, showing a British Spitfire shooting down a German bomber during the Second World War. 1940s

Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Hot Starting Engines
Spitfire TE311 of the Royal Air Force Memorial Flight (RAFMF) piloted by Wg Cdr " Godders" Godfrey performs a " hot start" during the RAFMF Public Display Authority (PDA)

Back Them Up! World War Two poster issued by HMSO (Her Majestys Stationery Office) featuring RAF Spitfires chasing and downing German fighter aircraft

Supermarine Spitfire XIV knife-edged

Supermarine Spitfire manufacture October 1943
Supermarine Spitfire manufacture, October 1943. Date: 1943

1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk3

Supermarine Spitfire IXB G-ASJV / MH434
Supermarine Spitfire IXB, G-ASJV/MH434, flown by Ray Hanna. James Gilbert photo

R J Mitchell - Designer of the Spitfire and flying boats. Southampton Supermarine Napier Sea Plane

Cockpit of Supermarine Spitfire IXB G-ASJV / MH434
Cockpit of Supermarine Spitfire IXB, G-ASJV/MH434. James Gilbert photo

Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric Ravilious
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye

Spitfire P7350, flies alongside Hurricane LF363
Spitfire P7350 (front) flies alongside Hurricane LF363 (back). P7350 (Mk IIa) is the oldest airworthy Spitfire in the world

Lancaster Bomber with 2 Spitfire Fighter planes, 2011 Goodwood revival
Lancaster Bomber with Spitfire fighter aircraft during Aerial display at Goodwood 2011

Lancaster Bomber with 2 Spitfire Fighter planes, 2011 Goodwood revival
Lancaster Bomber with Spitfire fighter aircraft

2011 Goodwood Revival, Lancaster Bomber with Spitfire aircraft
2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting, Lancaster bomber and 2 Spitfires in aerial display

2011 Goodwood Revival Lancaster bomber and 2 Spitfires in aerial display
2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting, Lancaster bomber and 2 Spitfires in aerial display

1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3

Supermarine Type 350 Spitfire aeroplane
Supermarine Type 350 Spitfire H.F. Mk. VI aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

The seat of a hero: Spitfire pilots cockpit, 1940
The cockpit, with its amazing array of dials, is the epitome of intensive mechancial warfare of World War Two. Date: 1940

The Battle of Britain
A circular painting depicting the brave men of the Royal Airforce on the ground and in action during the Battle of Briatin

WW2 Aircraft - A Spitfire and Heinkel 111K
WW2 - Engagement in the air between a German Heinkel 111K long-range bomber and an RAF Spitfire, which has secured a hit. Date: circa 1941

Central Flying School, RAF Little Rissington, September 1947. From top: Bristol Buckmaster, North American Harvard, Supermarine Spitfire and de Havilland Mosquito

Supermarine Type 365 Spitfire aeroplane
Supermarine Type 365 Spitfire P.R. Mk. XI aeroplane, in blue with black and white stripes. 1940s

Spitfire Colour Photo
The legendary fighter is seen here in its original format; later it will be modified in various ways to adapt it to specific functions and enhance performance

A Supermarine Spitfire Mk-18 in flight near West Chester County, Pennsylvania

Supermarine Spitfire
A Supermarine Spitfire IIa P7350 (foreround), and a Hawker Hurricane IIc LF363 with markings as they appeared in Guy Hamiltons film Battle Of Britain, 1969

Six generations of RAF fighters line up together on the tarmac. Hawker Hurricane IIC, LF363; Supermarine Spitfire PRXIX, PM631; Gloster Meteor F8, WL164; Hawker Hunter F6

Supermarine Spitfire XII in echelon of No41 Sdn

Supermarine Spitfire VIII, JC204

Triumph Spitfire Mk2 1966

Triumph Spitfire Mk2 1966

A pair of RAF Supermarine Spitfire Fighters - stalwarts of the British air force throughout WW2 and instrumental in the victories of the Battle of Britain. Date: circa 1941

Triumph Spitfire Mk2 1966
Triumph Spitfire Mk2 interior 1966

2011 Goodwood Revival, row of Spitfires
2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting, row of Spitfire Aircraft

Boy Admires Spitfire
Spitfire Summer: A little boy wearing shorts and braces admires a Spitfire on the runway at Biggin Hill, Kent, England

Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC G-FIRE / NH904
Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC, G-FIRE/NH904, flown by Ray Hanna at Biggin Hill in 1981. James Gilbert photo. Date: 1981

The Boys Of The New Home Guard
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Boys Of the New Home Guard, printed as a contibution to the Home Guard Spitfire fund

1966 Triumph Spitfire Mk3. Creator: Unknown
1966 Triumph Spitfire Mk3

Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. Artist: Chas Brown
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine

Messerschmitt Bf 109E -already battle hardened in the Spanish Civil War, it outgunned and out dived the Spitfire in Battle of Britain

Pilots cockpit of a spitfire 1940
Cockpit, with its amazing array of dials, is the epitome of intensive mechanical warfare. 1940

Triumph Spitfire 1980 Orange (Flamenco)
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More than 50 years of Triumph car production in Coventry came to a quiet and un-ceremonious end today when the last Spitfire left the No 1 track at Canley

Leslie Howard as RJ Mitchell in The First of the Few
Leslie Howard (1893-1943) photographed on the film set for The First of the Few, in which he played the Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell. 1942

Supermarine Spitfire XVI TE357
Supermarine Spitfire XVI, TE357

Goodwood Revival Battle of
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"Spitfire: The Iconic Fighter Aircraft that Soared Through History" During World War II, the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest aeroplanes became legendary symbols of bravery and resilience. As depicted in the RAF poster "Back Them Up. ", these aircraft were crucial in defending Britain's skies during the war. One remarkable aspect of Spitfires was their hot starting engines, allowing for quick take-offs and rapid response times. This capability is vividly captured in images of Spitfires soaring over the Forth, showcasing their agility and power. Amongst the many notable Spitfires, one stands out – the Supermarine Spitfire IXB G-ASJV / MH434. This particular aircraft holds a special place in history as it pays homage to R J Mitchell, the brilliant designer behind both Spitfires and flying boats. Beyond its wartime legacy, even car enthusiasts recognize "Spitfire" as a name associated with excellence. The 1967 Triumph Spitfire remains an iconic sports car known for its sleek design and thrilling performance on open roads. The image of a knife-edged Supermarine Spitfire XIV further emphasizes its aerodynamic prowess. Manufactured in October 1943, this specific model showcases how engineering advancements contributed to its superior flight capabilities. The Supermarine Type 350 Spitfire aeroplane represents not only technical innovation but also embodies courage displayed by pilots who flew them into battle against formidable foes. In a captivating display at the 2011 Goodwood Revival event, a Lancaster Bomber accompanied by two accompanying spitfires recreated historic scenes from WWII. It served as a poignant reminder of how these fighters played an integral role alongside other aircraft during critical missions. From historical posters urging citizens to "Back Them Up. " to witnessing their indomitable spirit firsthand through various models and events - each element highlights why the term "Spitfire" has become synonymous with heroism throughout aviation history.