A rare World War II–era Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1A – P9374 airplane is being auctioned off at Christie’s London on July 9, where it is expected to fetch £1.5 million–2.5 million ...

Object Details Designer Reginald J Mitchell Manufacturer Supermarine Aviation Works (Vickers) Ltd. Physical Description Supermarine Spitfire F. Mk. VIIc single seat, low wing monoplane high altitude ...

LONDON (REUTERS) - A restored World War II Spitfire which was shot down over northern France in 1940 is expected to raise about US$3 million (S$4 million) for charity when it goes up for auction ...

A restored World War Two Spitfire which was shot down over northern France in 1940 is expected to raise about $3 million for charity when it goes up for auction in London next week.

The engine in the Supermarine Spitfire was a Rolls-Royce Merlin that eventually went into America's P-51 Mustang, as well. It had a lot of power.