Spitfire X4590
The most famous British fighter aircraft in history. It became a symbol of freedom during the summer months of 1940 by helping to defeat the German air attacks during the Battle of Britain. It was the highest performing Allied aircraft in 1940.
The crowds at the 1936 RAF Display at Hendon had the first glimpse of the prototype Spitfire in the New Types Park but it was not until August 1938 that production Spitfires began to enter service.