Spitfire Site

Press Review, 2012-05-25

Editor — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:01:12 +0000

Traffic advice for Spitfire parade – Guide and Gazette Traffic advice for Spitfire paradeGuide and GazetteOver 200 serving and ex-serving military personnel are expected to take part in the event, which will culminate in a Spitfire aircraft performing a fly past over Victoria Park. The procession will begin at Hill Road, near Victoria Park at [...]

Press Review, 2012-05-21

Editor — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:05 +0000

Eyes to the skies for Southend Airshow – Echo Eyes to the skies for Southend AirshowEchoFeaturing a spotter's dream of plane action, as well as plenty on the ground for those who just enjoy the buzzing atmosphere and excitement of the popular weekend, it's set to be another top year. Although the show is missing [...]

Press Review, 2012-05-18

Editor — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:50 +0000

Revving up for classic car show – and much more – This is Bristol Revving up for classic car show – and much moreThis is BristolWITH everything from a Spitfire flypast to the opportunity to get close to the Bristol-designed 1000mph Bloodhound car, Clifton College will become a heaven for engineering enthusiasts this weekend. The [...]

Press Review, 2012-05-11

Editor — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:09 +0000

Mini Spitfire makes history with radio-controlled Channel crossing – This is Kent Mini Spitfire makes history with radio-controlled Channel crossing This is Kent A QUARTER-SIZED Spitfire plane made a unique Channel crossing on Friday to land at Manston airport. Model-maker Mike Booth is behind the first solo radio- controlled Spitfire journey across the Channel. The [...]

Radio-controlled Spitfire Achieves Cross-Channel Flight [NEWS]

Editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:56 +0000

Spitfire pilot is saying goodbye to Grimsby – This is Grimsby Spitfire pilot is saying goodbye to Grimsby This is Grimsby One of the last remaining Spitfire and Hurricane pilots from the Second World War is waving goodbye to Grimsby. Reporter Dan Russell met him BEING one of the ten remaining airmen that piloted the [...]

Press Review, 2012-05-07

Editor — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:10 +0000

Sir Hugh Dowding plaque: Battle of Britain mastermind honoured – BBC News Sir Hugh Dowding plaque: Battle of Britain mastermind honouredBBC NewsBefore the war, Sir Hugh pushed for the building of Hurricane and Spitfire aircraft and worked on the development of radar. "His planning was absolutely superb," said Ron Sawyer of the RAF Association. "The [...]

Arbroath Spitfire Pilot Found [NEWS]

Editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:45 +0000

An Amazing thing happened to me last week - I made contact with Pilot Officer South Creagh RAAF who is 92 years old and he actually flew The Arbroath Spitfire!

Dogfight Over Buried WWII Spitfires [NEWS]

Editor — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:02:27 +0000

Dogfight over buried WWII Spitfires in Burma – Fox News Dogfight over buried WWII Spitfires in Burma Fox News The Spitfire airplane — designed as a short-range, high-performance interceptor aircraft — is seen here during the Battle of Britain in a WWII-era photo.William Vandivert/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images After a 15-year treasure hunt, … [...]