Monument Spitfire-fabriek

Hazel Road, Woolston
Hampshire, Engeland

Op deze locatie was de fabriek waar de eerste Spitfire gebouwd werd. Tekst op het monument: [i]In memory of the designer of the legendary fighter aircraft the Spitfire REGINALD JOSEPH MITCHELL 1895 1937 On this site the first Spitfire was built by the Supermarine Aviation Works (Vickers) Limited. Spitfires and their pilots played a decisive part in the Battle of Britain 1940. This plaque was unveiled by MR. ALAN CLIFTON. M.B.E., B Sr., F.R.A.E.S.[/i] R.J. Mitchell werkte met meer ontwerpers samen. Eén van hen was Jack Lowden.

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Text by: Richard Lowden

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