The Schneider Trophy was a prestigious international seaplane race in the 1920s that drove intense competition and significant advancements in aviation speed and design. Under designer R.J. Mitchell, ...
As a memorial to the work of Mr. R. J. Mitchell, designer of the Spitfire, two Spitfire Mitchell Scholarshipsr have been founded to train students in aircraft design and engineering. These ...
NASM copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Contents Machine generated contents note: 1. Supermarine -- Origin and the Early Years -- 2.1919 -- Supermarine Meets the Challenge ...
Summary and Key Points: The Supermarine Spitfire, an iconic British fighter aircraft from World War II, was renowned for its agility and combat performance. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, it served ...