Early in the war, American fighters lacked the altitude performance required for certain missions. The Spitfire filled this gap, offering superior climb rate and high altitude capability. US units ...

Quantum Error is the best modern example I can think of when it comes to a game that attempts to do so much and yet fails at almost all of it. The main exception is ...

Viewers have praised a BBC drama depicting the harrowing experiences of a Spitfire pilot as a hidden gem worthy of a "high school history class." Helmed by Matthew Whitman, this stellar cast delivers ...

From dogfights over Britain to life-saving innovations, the Supermarine Spitfire became more than just a fighter—it was a symbol of hope and strength. But what made it so special? This episode reveals ...

Spitfire just released something special for its hometown: a full "Engine 29" capsule created in collaboration with San Francisco Fire Department’s local neighborhood station and the San Francisco ...

As for Chrysler, they went to great lengths to avoid the V8 fad at first, ensuring their much-beloved straight-eight engines lasted past the end of the war, even into the very early 1950s. This is the ...

A legendary 1944 Supermarine Spitfire XIVe—one of the war’s most celebrated fighter planes—just hit the market, giving collectors a shot at owning a genuine slice of aviation history. This bird’s got ...

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When Spitfire Craft Pizza & Pints opened in 2018, it brought a twist on a favorite that was new to most Boiseans. But it didn’t take long for customers to warm up to the restaurant’s Detroit-style ...

The Supermarine Spitfire is undoubtedly one of the top fighter aircraft of World War II. The Spitfire was based on a series of seaplanes designed by RJ Mitchell to take part in the Schneider Trophy ...

Spitfire Girls, the hit play by Katherine Senior, is set to return with a second UK tour in spring 2026. The production will open at Winchester Theatre Royal on 26 February and continue through to 23 ...

If you're in the market for a fun little summer car, you could do a lot worse than an old British roadster. Of course, you'd rather drive your new car than spend the warm months chasing faults in ...