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Supermarine Spitfire aircraft flies again over Kent

Biggin Hill, United Kingdom - Eight years and two million pounds to restore it

Some countries in the world are used to appreciating more than just commercial demonstrations of modern aircraft. Some countries enhance their past aviation glories with all the passion and the nostalgia that many pilots, amateurs and simple spectators feel during "Vintage" exhibitions. An example of this is the Stoke museum Spitfire (AVIONEWS), but there are also risks associated with restoring...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139509
Rome, Italy, 04/11/2012 17:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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