What is the most famous Spitfire?

XVIe. The Spitfire is the most famous of all British combat aircraft, and played a vital role in the Battle of Britain in 1940.

How much is a spitfire worth?

An American Mustang – lauded as the US’s answer to the Spitfire – sold for $3.5m in 2019, is today valued at $4.5m, while a British Hawker Fury which cost £1m in 2016 is now a £2m aircraft. “I’d struggle to identify any aircraft of these type and standards which haven’t doubled in value,” says Grace.

How many Spitfires are still flying in 2021?

Around 240 are known to exist. Of these, around 60 are airworthy. 70-odd are used for static display and around 110 across the world are either held in storage or are being actively restored. Unsurprisingly, it’s the United Kingdom that has the largest number of airworthy Spitfires remaining (30 out of the 60).

Are there any 2 seater Spitfires?

Well, Spitfires with two seats are incredibly rare. Over 20,000 single seat Spitfires were built, with only a few dozen remaining airworthy today. Creators Supermarine did come up with the concept of a two seater training version of the plane, but none were ever ordered and only one was built.

Can I buy a real Spitfire?

The latest initiative of the Goodwood-based Spitfires.com sees the company open the world’s first Spitfire showroom, offering prospective buyers the opportunity to see the planes up close and personal in all their glorious patina.

How long can a Spitfire fly on a full tank of fuel?

The Supermarine Spitfire was designed as a short-range interceptor and despite numerous upgrades and modifications throughout the course of its service career it could never fly more than 434 miles using its internal tanks.

Did they find buried Spitfires in Burma?

After just over a month of digging for lost World War Two Spitfire planes in Burma they have concluded that none exists. “No Spitfires were delivered in crates and buried at RAF Mingaladon (in Burma) during 1945 and 1946,” a statement from the company funding the search read.

Who owns the 2 seater Spitfire?

This Mark 9 Spitfire was originally converted by the Vickers-Armstrong company, before being sold to the Irish Air Corps. After returning to the UK, it was rebuilt and restored by engineer Nick Grace; and for many years offered the paying public the unique opportunity to fly in it.

Are Spitfires safe?

Grass aerodromes are subject to becoming soft under foot. The Spitfire is a heavy aircraft and under these circumstances, we might deem it to be safer not to fly. We are restricted to flying during daylight hours, clear of cloud and in sight of the surface.