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Tag Archives: RJ Mitchell
OTD: Spitfire Maiden Flight
On this day in March 1936 one of the most iconic World War 2 era fighter aircraft took to the skies in Southampton. The aircraft, prototype Supermarine Spitfire K5054, was the first of over 22000 aircraft that would be a … Continue reading
Posted in Hampshire, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, On This Day, Personal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Southampton, United Kingdom, War, World War 2
Tagged Blitz, RAF, RJ Mitchell, Rolls Royce, Southampton, Spitfire, Supermarine, World War 2
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The Spitfire Legacy
Southampton is Supermarine territory. That most famous of World War 2 fighters was born in this town and there are a number of references to it. I believe that the Supermarine assembly plant used to be on the one bank … Continue reading
Posted in Aircraft, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Military, Personal, Retrospective, Southampton, United Kingdom, World War 2
Tagged Battle of Britain, Eastleigh, RJ Mitchell, Seafire, Solent Sky Museum, Southampton, Spitfire, Supermarine, Swaythling, Woolston, World War 2
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