spitfire

Example Sentences

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The event concluded with a flypast by historic World War Two-era aircraft including the Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Our guest this week is journalist Kat Tenbarge from Spitfire News, who shares her experience attending Brett’s live stand-up show.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2025

A World War Two Spitfire has been forced to make an emergency landing in Kent after losing power.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Ms Barron said: “My husband was in Coastal Command and then Bomber Command and he never flew in a Spitfire, but I did.”

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

So let’s say Maddie was flying a pink Spitfire, but not up to the soaring blue heavens like the fighter pilots.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein