But the fact that these rare aircraft can still fly is only because of the tireless, painstaking work of the men of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight The Mk XIX Spitfire comes screaming ...

At the third annual Veteran’s Day event at the Solway Aviation Museum, Squadron leader Ian Smith piloted a a Spitfire Mk. XIX which was used during World War Two for photo reconnaissance.

Spitfires like the Mk Ia P9368 QV-K of No.19 squadron have become an important ... Now an Imperial War Museum (IWM) site, its Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon exhibition traces the plane's development.

"Whilst the investigation into the fatal accident involving Spitfire Mk IXe MK356 on 25 May 24 continues, all available evidence has been considered in making the decision to return to flying." ...