The Spitfire is one of the most legendary fighter planes in history, but its success in the Battle of Britain was no accident. From its revolutionary elliptical wing design to its powerful Rolls-Royce ...

Supermarine's Spitfire is undoubtedly one of the iconic fighters of WWII, and continues to garner support from warbird enthusiasts worldwide. 22 distinct major versions of the Spitfire were developed ...

The Spitfire should be the obvious answer to that question, right? After all, it was the most famous fighter of the Battle of Britain, not to mention arguably Great Britain’s most famous fighter ...

The Battle of Britain was one of the most pivotal moments in the country's history. It marked a turning point when Britain stood alone against Hitler's seemingly unstoppable military power.

The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months. By Stephen Castle and ...

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It rather dampens the Battle of Britain hyperbole surrounding the fixture although there’s still plenty significance attached to the tie, not least because of the recent death of Denis Law.

Britain and the European Union are set to go head-to-head over contested fishing rights in the first legal spat over trade since leaving the bloc. The United Kingdom has banned European vessels ...

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A Devon woman who won a Portrait of Britain prize has said the achievement has given her the confidence to continue pursuing her passion. Former Falmouth University student Niamh Shergold won the ...