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  1. Photo Of The Day 30th September 2026.

    On This Day 30th September 1996.

  2. TE311 - the BBMF Spitfire fly by Auchterarder this afternoon in honour of Sandy Gunn. Quite a turnout on the High Street - much more crowd than depicted here - for the occasion.

    #Spitfire #plane #airshow #scotland #perthshire #SandyGunn #auchterarder #strathearn #photography #BBMF #memorial

  3. Spitfire "Red Lichtie" on display at the superb Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre on the north side of Montrose in Angus, celebrating the unexpected home of Britain's first operational military airfield. More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mon

    #Scotland #Spitfire #Montrose #Angus

  4. There were just 33 years between the Spitfire and the Concorde maiden flights

    On 5 March 1936, Captain Joseph “Mutt” Summers flew the first Spitfire test flight.

    On 2 March 1969, Major André Turcat flew the first Concorde test flight.

    #FactOfTheDay #Spitfire #Concorde #UK #France #Aviation

  5. Photo Of The Day 21st August 2026.

    On This Day 21st August 1995. On This Day 21st August 2024. On This Day 21st August 2025.

    mancavgeek.co.uk/2026/08/21/ph

  6. Photo Of The Day 18th August 2026.

    On This Day 18th August 2024. Tails Tuesday 18th August 2026.

    mancavgeek.co.uk/2026/08/18/ph

  7. Wandeln auf anderen Pfaden. Mal kein LEGO, dafür Klemmbausteine von Revell. Als die Iron Maiden Spitfire zu Aces High angekündigt wurde, war ich eigentlich schon Opfer.

    Letzte Woche wurde das Set zusammengeklöppelt und nun ist auch das Review dazu online.

    youtube.com/watch?v=8SvELp8TDGI

    #revell #spitfire #ironmaiden #klemmbausteine

  8. A vella #akkeron morreu, asi que restaurada para Adri a miña querida #spitfire 2 de #enebepadel.
    A ver o que dura a pobre. Pero unha gozada que pouco a pouco a Adri lle vaia entrando o gusanillo, pero moi pouco a pouco!!
    A ver se o imos metendo en #CrossPádelSigüeiro!!
    😎

  9. Pilot dies in light plane crash in Malabaine near Northam, north-east of Perth

    A pilot has died in a rural light plane crash near Northam, north-east of Perth. Emergency services responded…
    #Australia #AU #Austrlia #northam #northamplanecrash #perthnews #planecrash #smallplanecrash #spitfire #spitfirecrash #wanews #waplanecrash
    europesays.com/australia/37455/

  10. SWANSEA: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to return to Wales Airshow — with a rare chance to see wartime Dakota

    One of the UK’s most iconic aerial displays is returning to Swansea this summer.

    The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will once again take to the skies over Swansea Bay as part of the Wales Airshow on 25 and 26 July.

    The Royal Air Force flight honours the men and women who served in the Second World War, flying under the motto “Lest We Forget”.

    Organisers Swansea Council have confirmed the historic aircraft will perform across the seafront over the weekend.

    This year’s display carries an unusual twist for aviation fans.

    The flight’s famous Avro Lancaster — one of only two still airworthy anywhere in the world — is grounded this year for major maintenance, an overhaul carried out roughly every eight years to keep the 80-year-old bomber flying.

    In its place, the display will feature the flight’s C47 Dakota — and that aircraft carries a remarkable history of its own.

    The Dakota, ZA947, nicknamed “Kwicherbichen” by her crews, dropped airborne troops over Normandy on the eve of D-Day, before flying on to evacuate casualties and resupply Allied forces.

    It is one of the most successful military transport aircraft ever designed, and a rare sight in a display line-up usually anchored by the Lancaster.

    The flight is also expected to feature the Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane — the fighters synonymous with the Battle of Britain.

    Tracey McNulty, the council’s head of cultural services, parks and cleansing, said it was a privilege to welcome the flight back.

    “Their display is always a special moment, not just for aviation enthusiasts, but for everyone who appreciates the history and heritage they represent,” she said. “It’s a real privilege to see these aircraft flying over Swansea Bay.”

    The Wales Airshow is one of the UK’s largest free events, drawing tens of thousands of people to the seafront each year.

    This year there is an added attraction, with an evening show on the Saturday promising a display of “flying colours and excitement” after dark.

    The weekend also includes military and civilian aircraft displays, interactive exhibits, food stalls and family activities along the prom.

    Organisers are encouraging spectators to plan ahead, use public transport where possible, and arrive early to bag the best viewing spots.

    Further details of the full flying programme are expected in the coming weeks, with more information available at walesnationalairshow.com.

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

    Wales Airshow shifts to new summer date as council avoids clash with Ironman weekend
    Why this year’s show moved to a new July slot.

    Wales Airshow wraps up with soaring success and record crowds
    How last year’s event drew record crowds to the seafront.

    SWANSEA: Economic impact of tourism close to £700M in 2025
    The value of major events to the city’s visitor economy.

    #BattleOfBritain #BattleOfBritainMemorialFlight #Spitfire #SwanseaBay #SwanseaCouncil #WalesAirshow
  11. There were just 33 years between the Spitfire and the Concorde maiden flights

    On 5 March 1936, Captain Joseph “Mutt” Summers flew the first Spitfire test flight.

    On 2 March 1969, Major André Turcat flew the first Concorde test flight.

    #FactOfTheDay #Spitfire #Concorde #UK #France #Aviation

  12. ↪ Its composite construction means there is no requirement for hangar storage as it is weather resistant.

    The full-scale concept model, which has been unveiled in #Bodmin, #Cornwall, will tour the #UK this spring and summer at up to 10 air shows and #military and classic motor festivals.
    youtu.be/mzdXSCFiWvE?feature=s

    #Europe #Spitfire #News

  13. WW2 Spitfires are still flying. TIL that there's a small charity that remembers the men and women who built Spitfires in and around Southampton.
    #WW2 #WorkersHistory #Spitfire
    spitfiremakers.org.uk/

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