39. Mitchell: Father of the Spitfire - Chalke History Festival

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20:00 - 21:00

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Wed, 24 June

39. Mitchell: Father of the Spitfire

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Paul Beaver

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Spitfire’s first flight — the perfect moment to explore the story behind Britain’s most iconic aircraft. Aviation expert Paul Beaver brings to life the remarkable career of Reginald Mitchell, the brilliant engineer whose vision and determination shaped a legend. From bold innovation in the interwar years to the urgent race for air superiority as conflict approached, Beaver reveals how Mitchell and his team helped lay the foundations for Britain’s aerial defence. Though he never lived to see the Spitfire in combat, Mitchell’s legacy proved decisive during the Battle of Britain and continues to inspire awe today.