Reginald Mitchell (1895-1937)
The Spitfire aeroplane was first tested in 1936 and played a vital role in World War II. It was designed by Mitchell, an aeronautical genius who was born in Stoke-on-Trent but who spent his working life with Supermarine Aviation in Southampton where the plane was developed.
Places to visit
Thrill to the sight and sound of Spitfires in flight and look around the superb collection of aircraft at this premier aviation museum.
Find out more about the great air battle at this museum on the site of former RAF Station Hawkinge, which was the nearest RAF station to enemy-occupied France.
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