Bringing together the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force in 2018 with the 75th anniversary of its first missions in 1944, the Silver Spitfire launched on August 5, 2019, on its round-the-world journey from Goodwood Aerodrome in southern England.
Silver Spitfire Launches on Round-the-World Flight
Key Takeaways:
- A meticulously restored original 1943 Spitfire, named the Silver Spitfire, launched on an historic round-the-world journey from Goodwood Aerodrome on August 5, 2019.
- Piloted by Matt Jones and Steve Brooks, the expedition commemorates the Royal Air Force's 100th anniversary and the 75th anniversary of its first missions.
- The flight began in England and is planned to include stops across Europe, Greenland, Canada, and various locations in the U.S.
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