The Supermarine Spitfire wasn’t just a fighter plane—it was a technological masterpiece that helped turn the tide of World War II. With its elliptical wings, powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine ...

Its principal designer, Reginald Mitchell, a man not given to superlatives, had no time for talk of artistry and style: the Spitfire and its elliptical wings, developed by Beverly Shenstone, his ...

The elliptical wing fit the bill—and it looked quite nice while doing so. The Spitfire was outfitted with a powerhouse engine: a Rolls-Royce Merlin , 27-liter, V-12 piston engine.

The Spitfire's success stemmed from a combination of its unique design, such as its elliptical wings and narrow fuselage that gave it great aerodynamics, strong and light construction with a ...

In accordance with its role as an interceptor, Mitchell designed the Spitfire's distinctive elliptical wing to have the thinnest possible cross-section; this thin wing enabled the Spitfire to have ...

EXCLUSIVE: 101 Films International has struck a slew of deals for The Shamrock Spitfire, the movie about the youngest wing commander in the history of the RAF. With EFM approaching, the pic has ...

It was designed by R. J. Mitchell and was best known for its role in the Battle of Britain and for its unique elliptical wings, which offered the combination of speed, maneuverability, and firepower.

EXCLUSIVE: 101 Films International has struck a slew of deals for The Shamrock Spitfire, the movie about the youngest wing commander in the history of the RAF. With EFM approaching, the pic has ...

With its trademark elliptical wings and graceful lines, the Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most recognizable aircraft in history and as much a symbol of British defiance as the English bulldog ...

The Spitfire won a reputation as the saviour of the country when its pilots repelled the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain 82 years ago. The design, with its elliptical wings and sleek ...

Its principal designer, Reginald Mitchell, a man not given to superlatives, had no time for talk of artistry and style: the Spitfire and its elliptical wings, developed by Beverly Shenstone, his ...