These pictures show the iconic Supermarine Spitfire flying low over Long Eaton ... "I heard the unmistakable Griffon engine (it's a mk19) over the top of the drill (I was working) and grabbed ...

The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most innovative WWII planes, earning much respect because of its performance and prowess during key points of the war. Often described as one of the most ...

One reason that people may assume the Spitfire was so prolific in the early stages of World War II may be due to the 1968 film Battle of Britain.Far more Spitfires were available for filming, and ...

The MK19 40mm machine gun is an air-cooled, disintegrating metallic link-belt fed, blowback operated, fully automatic weapon and is crew transportable over short distances with limited amounts of ...

A flypast by a Spitfire was the highlight of a service held to commemorate the Battle of Britain. The PR Mk19 Spitfire took to the skies above Westminster Abbey, central London, to mark the 69th ...