The Supermarine Spitfire was Britain's most successful fighter of the second World War. The creation of designer, Reginald J. Mitchell, it's original development started in 1925, which resulted in the famous Schneider Trophy contest racers. Eventually, it was developed into a fighter that sustained British hopes during the darkest hours of the Battle of Britain.

The Supermarine Spitfire was Britain's most successful fighter of the second World War. The creation of designer, Reginald J. Mitchell, it's original development started in 1925, which resulted in the famous Schneider Trophy contest racers. Eventually, it was developed into a fighter that sustained British hopes during the darkest hours of the Battle of Britain.