The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great?
Wed 14 Oct · 19:00
Turner Sims Southampton
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The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great? will be held at Turner Sims Southampton on 2026-10-14 at 18:00, featuring a modern scientific evaluation and historical perspective of the Supermarine Spitfire.
Drinks 6pm. Lecture 7pm.
A modern scientific evaluation and historical perspective.
On this 90th anniversary of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire's first flight at Eastleigh Airfield, we will explore the design of such an iconic aircraft from two perspectives:
The insights modern test and evaluation tools provide into the Spitfire's design, performance and handling characteristics.
The context of the period: the people, places and politics of the Spitfire.
Specifically focusing on R.J. Mitchell; the man behind the most illustrious fighter of all time.
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The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great? takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 19:00.
The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great? is held at Turner Sims Southampton in Southampton (Building 52 Salisbury Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ).
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The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great? will be held at Turner Sims Southampton on 2026-10-14 at 18:00, featuring a modern scientific evaluation and historical perspective of the Supermarine Spitfire.
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Drinks 6pm. Lecture 7pm.
A modern scientific evaluation and historical perspective.
On this 90th anniversary of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire's first flight at Eastleigh Airfield, we will explore the design of such an iconic aircraft from two perspectives:
The insights modern test and evaluation tools provide into the Spitfire's design, performance and handling characteristics.
The context of the period: the people, places and politics of the Spitfire.
Specifically focusing on R.J. Mitchell; the man behind the most illustrious fighter of all time.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Turner Sims SouthamptonBuilding 52 Salisbury Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Portswood, Southampton
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The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great? takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 19:00.
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The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great? is held at Turner Sims Southampton in Southampton (Building 52 Salisbury Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ).
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Entry to The Spitfire, Mitchell's Finest: What made it great? is free.
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