Supermarine Spitfire (replica)

Fighter aircraft (replica) By: Supermarine Origin: United Kingdom First Flight: 1936

About This Aircraft

This aircraft is a full-scale replica of the Supermarine Spitfire, painted with the serial number "RG904". It captures the iconic elliptical wing design and graceful silhouette that made the Spitfire one of the most famous fighter aircraft in history. While not an original airframe from the 1940s, this replica serves as a powerful tribute to the aircraft that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Britain and the Second World War. Powered by its legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the Spitfire was a fast, agile, and deadly fighter that became a symbol of British defiance and technological prowess. This replica allows visitors to appreciate the form and presence of an aircraft that is a defining part of British history.

Museums Featuring This Aircraft

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