The Atta-girls, as they were called, flew 147 different models of the most advanced aircraft in the world at the time, ...

Having mastered the Mk VIII Spitfire, Maxi has a date with Flying Legends at IWM Duxford ... Tom Neil, the renowned Battle of Britain fighter ace was amongst us, looking perfectly un-flapped as they ...

Yet for all its quirks and no-frills disregard for pilot-friendly ergonomics, the close-fitting cockpit is reassuring, and fit for the Spitfire’s real purpose ... There is a marked nose-down effect as ...

Another central “unique selling point” of the Spitfire was the design of its cockpit. This was developed to maximize functionality while saving space and provided some of the best visibility ...

Staycationers say a Spitfire plane misfired above a caravan ... it was revealed the front cockpit canopy detached from the plane on June 25 during take-off from Biggin Hill Airport.

100-year-old Warrant Officer (retd) John McDonald sat in the cockpit of a No. 100 Squadron Spitfire, part of the RAAF heritage flight showcased at the ... and conclusions expressed herein are solely ...

THE DREAMS of many will soon come true in Flintshire thanks to an opportunity to 'fly your own' Spitfire. The Spitfires.com team will be based at Hawarden on two occasions this year and subject to ...

£6 Flight School – 15 minute family-friendly session. Children can experience a Spitfire cockpit and have a go at the controls. Best suited to one or two children with accompanying adult.

A "massive fan" of the RAF saw his dream come true when he got the chance to sit in the cockpit of a Spitfire. John Negus, who will soon be celebrating his 90th birthday, enjoyed a trip to the RAF ...