Hawker Hurricane Mk I [Courtesy: Imperial War Museum] While it took longer to build a Spitfire than a Hurricane (and it was less durable), it was faster and more responsive. The Merlin’s ...

April 22, 2025, marked an extraordinary milestone in aviation history, as the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I P9372 took to the skies for the first time since it was shot down during the Battle of ...