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:
- On August 5, 2019, the Silver Spitfire (MJ271), a painstakingly restored original 1943 aircraft, launched from Goodwood Aerodrome for a round-the-world journey.
- Piloted by Matt Jones and Steve Brooks of the Boultbee Flying Academy, this expedition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the RAF and the 75th anniversary of its first missions.
- The single-seat Spitfire, an iconic emblem of World War II, plans numerous stops across the UK, Europe, Greenland, Canada, and the U.S.
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