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:
- The Silver Spitfire, a meticulously restored 1943 MJ271 aircraft, launched on August 5, 2019, from Goodwood, England, for a round-the-world journey.
- 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 iconic WWII plane's extensive itinerary includes stops across the UK, Europe (Iceland, Greenland), and numerous locations in the U.S. and Canada.
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