Start-up of a Spitfire named 'The Flying Scotsman', paid for by donations from LNER personnel ('The Flying Scotsman,' England, 1942.
The RAF Supermarine Spitfire has got to be one of the most classic planes of WW2. Examples can be seen as static exhibits in museums all over the world, and Spitfires are a common sight at airshows. More than 50 functioning planes still exist, performing at airshows and appearing in films.
Feast your eyes on these full-colour pictures of this classic, British-designed WW2 plane!