“Spitfire prototype K5054 first flew on this day in 1936! Here we have Spitfire MkIX TD314, celebrating in typical Spitfire style. For the purists amongst you, I have added Rolls Royce Merlin soundtrack to cover the din of the helicopter cockpit, rather than ‘godawful music’ “- Caption & Video by: @that.spitfire.bird - #spitfire #supermarine #supermarinespitfire #royalairforce #WW2 #Warbirds #Military #Aviation #FighterPilot #FighterJet #AvGeek #Pilot #Aerospace | Aviation Mafia

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On This Day 1936 - The iconic Supermarine Spitfire prototype, with the serial number K5054, had its maiden flight on 5th March, 1936 — and on landing, the pilot, Captain Joseph ‘Mutt’ Summers, apparently said: “don’t touch a thing.” Since World War Two the Spitfire has become an emblem of Britain's victory and an icon of a nation. Were any of your relatives involved in Fighter Command or RAF Spitfire pilots during World War II? Search https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/ broaden your military g