As the Spitfire was designed to have a great turning radius, its elliptical wing created the lowest induced drag and had impressive stall characteristics, making it easier for pilots to keep the ...

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft ...

MoD Sqn Ldr Mark Long was the pilot of the Spitfire Leading the tributes after the crash, Gp Capt Robbie Lees, commander of the RAF's Display Air Wing, said: "Mark was a Typhoon pilot here at RAF ...

While numerous variants of the Spitfire were built, with several wing configurations, it was designed by R.J. Mitchell – chief designer at Supermarine Aviation Works in Southampton – in the ...

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Designed by Charles Day, it featured high-lift wings and a wider than usual landing ... the innovative Supermarine Spitfire served in nearly every theater of the war and was Britain's most ...

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Leading the tributes, Gp Capt Robbie Lees, commander of the RAF's Display Air Wing, said ... Jake Zuckerman/BBC The Spitfire came down in a field in Coningsby on Saturday afternoon The Prince ...

All Spitfire engine numbers start with an F ... the area where they meet the rear wings is where corrosion is the most likely, and once rot takes a hold, long-lasting repairs will require skill. • ...

Pictures show beautiful scenes from the first two days of the Longleat Icons of the Sky balloon and air show as a final day ...

Despite Thursday's ascents being cancelled due to weather conditions, over 100 balloons ascended on Friday morning. | ITV ...

A pilot who died after a Spitfire crashed in a field in Lincolnshire ... commander of the RAF's Display Air Wing, said: "Mark was a Typhoon pilot here at RAF Coningsby and for the last four ...