Discover the remarkable story behind the Supermarine Spitfire, a British aviation icon that played a pivotal role in World War II. In this captivating interview, veterans and experts recount the Spitfire's evolution from the Schneider Trophy seaplanes to a groundbreaking fighter aircraft. #WW2 #MilitaryHistory #Spitfire | War Stories

How was the Spitfire developed? This 1944 RAF instructional film traces the aircraft from its origins in the 1930s up to the latest models, with diagrams explaining its design evolution. The Spitfire prototype K5054 made its first test flight 89 years ago today, on 5 March 1936. You can watch our video on the evolution of the Spitfire here: https://bit.ly/4kk2sil Film: IWM AMY 795 | Imperial War Museum Duxford