September 1, 2026
An early priority was the construction of a full-scale fuselage mock-up as a practical design aid. CAD modelling and 3D printing were used extensively to establish the aircraft’s overall dimensions, proportions, structural arrangement and cockpit geometry.
September 1, 2026
The magnificent Rolls-Royce Merlin is now around 90 years old. It was an exceptional engine for its time, but it is a product of 1930s technology.
August 30, 2026
In late 1940, Britain faced a potentially serious problem. The rapidly increasing demand for aircraft, combined with fears of an impending aluminium shortage, threatened to constrain production at a critical stage of WWII.
August 28, 2026
One of the principal challenges in developing a new generation of recreational Spitfires is reducing aircraft weight while preserving the distinctive proportions and appearance of the original.
August 28, 2026
We have created a visually authentic, full-scale kit-form Spitfire that can be built by amateurs (or assembled with our build assist package), privately owned and flown at a realistic cost.
June 19, 2026
Britain’s most iconic brand, the Supermarine Spitfire, is to go back into production, and the skies. We revealed the re-imagined aircraft for the first time at Bodmin Airfield in May 2026 to a storm of national and international interest.
