Even among other Spitfires, serial number RM747 has a combat history and a prolific service career. But there's a big twist ...

A Spitfire was forced to make an emergency crash-landing in a field just days before VE Day. The historic aircraft - which had two people onboard - veered out of the sky before crashing down among ...

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 ...

LONDON (AP) — A World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed near a British air force base in eastern England on Saturday, killing the pilot, the U.K. defense ministry said. The ministry confirmed ...

A pensioner has finally achieved her lifelong dream of flying in a Spitfire plane – at the age of 91. Doreen Allen first fell in love with the “beautiful” aircraft as a child during World War Two ...

LONDON (AP) — Airport officials say an antique Spitfire aircraft owned by engine company Rolls Royce collapsed shortly after landing at East Midlands Airport in central England. The airport said in a ...

The Spitfire itself was the brainchild of Reginald Mitchell, whose revolutionary elliptical wing design made it the most ...

LONDON – A former Royal Air Forces pilot has taken to the skies in a Spitfire at 102 years old. Jack Hemmings, an ex-squadron leader with Britain's air force, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly ...

LONDON — A former Royal Air Forces pilot has taken to the skies in a Spitfire at 102 years old. Jack Hemmings, an ex-squadron leader with Britain's air force, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly ...