When German forces captured a British Spitfire in WW2, they mocked it. But after testing it themselves, their pilots were stunned. The Spitfire’s speed, turn performance, and control changed their view instantly. Even the enemy admitted: “This aircraft could win the air war.” #WW2 #Spitfire #History #BritainAtWar #aviation | Britain At War

Did someone say Spitfire Display at Breighton’s 1940s Weekend in 2026? Flashback to Supermarine Spitfire PL965, built in 1944 at Aldermaston, entered service with 9 Maintenance Unit in October 1944 before joining 16 Squadron in Belgium. Flying from Melsbroek Airfield, she completed over 40 operational missions across Germany, France, and Holland during the final months of World War II. After the war, PL965 served briefly in the UK and Germany with 2nd TAF Communications Wing, before being retire

Here's a brief clip of a two ship Spitfire display from Flying Legends 2006, featuring OFMC's Spitfire Mk9 MH434 flown by Lee Proudfoot and TFC's clipped wing MkV being flown by the late Alan Wade. Subscribers can watch the full sequence from Flying Legends 2006 including interviews with an Eagle Squadron Pilot, wartime ground crew and a modern day Spitfire Pilot at WingsTV.co.uk | Wings TV Channel