JOURNAL ARTICLE

5 MARCH 1936: MAIDEN FLIGHT OF THE SPITFIRE.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 3. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lyons, Mathew 3 of 3

Abstract

In March 1936, the maiden flight of the Spitfire, a fast fighter plane designed by R.J. Mitchell and built by Supermarine, marked a significant advancement in British aviation. Despite personal challenges, Mitchell's innovative design, combined with a powerful engine from Rolls-Royce, led to the successful flight of the prototype, K5054. The achievement was overshadowed by Mitchell's untimely death from cancer in 1937, but his legacy lived on in the iconic Spitfire aircraft that played a crucial role in World War II. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/03, Vol. 75, Issue 3, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:182996799
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