The classic elliptical wing outline of the Supermarine Spitfire, a classic fighter plane from the Second World War. Planes still do public displays

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The classic elliptical wing outline of the Supermarine Spitfire, a classic fighter plane from the Second World War. Planes still do public display flights for Armed Forces Day shows

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Size: 6001px × 4076px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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