Taking to the skies again over the green fields of England for the first time since it was downed during World War II, this Spitfire in its British standard camouflage colours epitomises the heroic defiance of our island nation against the might of the Nazi onslaught.
The stunning sight above Biggin Hill airfield in South-East London is the result of an eight-year restoration project which cost £3"‰million.
The Mk1 Supermarine Spitfire - one of just three in existence which are still airworthy - has been completely rebuilt using original Spitfire parts salvaged from aircraft which flew in the Battle of Britain.
