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Spitfires return to Exeter Airport

Photo by Richard Paver

Spitfire planes are taking to the skies above Exeter again.


The world's only Spitfire flying academy is operating passenger flights in the iconic planes, from Exeter airport throughout September.

The airport used to be an RAF fighter base during the Second World War - so it's no stranger to the Spitfire.

The powerful and highly manoeuvrable aircraft were key to the outcome of the war and many people see them as a symbol of freedom and victory.

 

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