Articles related to "Spitfire"

Close to Victoria International Airport, the Spitfire Grill is an accessible and friendly place with tasty food and a great view of the runway.

In many respects the Battle of Britain became famous as much for the aircraft that were used to fight in it as for what actually happened during that battle itself.

The tactics employed by the British Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 were very important for the survival of Britain fighting alone.

Before the United States' entry into WWII, many American pilots volunteered for service in the RAF and RCAF.

The Ontario Hockey League is one of three leagues that comprise the Canadian Hockey League, which is the largest hockey league in the world.

Freelton, Ontario native Ryan Ellis is attacking the scoring charts at an amazing pace, and is aiming to surge up the prospect rankings as the 2009 NHL draft approaches.

The name of the pilot who fired the shots that may have changed the course of history on the Normandy front has long been contested.

Countless battles and bombing raids occurred during W.W.2. The16th October 2009 is the 70th anniversary of the 1st aerial attack on British territory by the Luftwaffe.

The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

In battle the aircraft the Hawker Hurricane personified the fighting men of World War II. It was rugged, craggy and not that particularly attractive.

The greatest ironman in sports history absorbed a bruising every day on his way to establishing a record that will never be broken.

The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture

World War II pilot John Gillespie Magee wrote 'High Flight' in 1941, at the age of 19. Three months later he was killed in a mid-air collision. So who was John Magee?

The Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field, north of Seattle, is a magnet for aviation and history enthusiasts, offering up-close views of famous WWII fighter planes.

The tactics employed by the German Luftwaffe in its attempt to gain air supremacy over the South of England during the summer of 1940 inadvertently assisted the RAF.

The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.

Hero of the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane's exploits tend to be overshadowed by the Spitfire, but it was the Hurricane that claimed the lion's share of victories.

Located in southern Ontario, the National Air Force Museum of Canada houses one of the finest collections of military aircraft, uniforms and art in the world.

Air travel to New Zealand from Australia will soon be augmented with a new service. Rotorua industry, retailers, tourism and travel operators prepare for touchdown.

Sqdrn.Ldr. Trent was one of the few survivors of a daylight raid over Occupied Europe that involved incredible sacrifice from its aircrew.

In the third quarter of the last century, British boys put together countless plastic scale model kits, especially of aeroplanes. And model aeroplane kits meant Airfix.

The Bismarck was the most famous German battleship of the Second World War. Launched in 1939, Bismarck was the lead ship in her class.

The story of a doomed operation in February 1942 against impossible odds and the man who became the first Fleet Air Arm winner of the highest recognition for valour.

In the second World War women pilots played a significant role in military aviation despite the male orientated environment.

Mark Mohr and Christafari take us "To The Foundation" with their rootsiest effort yet, a well-produced satisfying offering, heavy as always on Biblical themes.

A detailed look at Deborah LeBlanc's Water Witch and publication details for would-be readers and fans.

The original PC version of the FASA game showed players a cinematic 1930s aviation-dominated version of the United States. Will the franchise continue?

The Potteries is the area of Stoke-on-Trent which is famous for its Victorian pottery and kilns. Nowadays many firms old and new still make their base in these six towns.

Running for four days from 20th - 23rd August 2009, the free More Bus Bournemouth Air Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year's inaugural event.

Times are tough. The economy is in the toilet. Unemployment is at an all-time high. But luckily for MTV stars, making an ass of oneself on television is recession-proof.

The declining Duke of Burgundy butterfly has been able to produce a second brood this year due to the warm weather, according to the National Trust.

How would the NHL look if teams could go back and draft all over again?

A brief history of the heroic unit of American pilots who flew for Poland in the Soviet-Polish War of 1919-1920.

In a draft year that was buried in secrecy and uncertainty, the New York Islanders take a major step towards repeating their glory days of old by selecting John Tavares.

Using a 5 gallon bucket, a hanger and a couple of tools, it's easy to plant upside down tomatoes. With the tomatoes hanging out the bottom, no staking is necessary.

The Defiant was intended to be a bomber destroyer, but in the harsh reality of air combat that theory was found to be totally flawed.

James Horner's latest score follows many of his established tendencies, but with remarkable grace and emotional power.

David Lord had an active career with Transport Command; in the Middle East, Burma and in the airborne assault at Arnhem, where he carried out a valiant supply mission.

Businesses that are growing rapidly can often get caught in the trap of sacrificing their potential profits to get that top line sales growth going. This can be a mistake

Rommel was a brilliant tactician and symbolized Germany's military might. He was arguably the greatest German commander of WW II.

A look at this sports car's history, owners and plans for the future.

Few B-movies are as admired for their pacing and prescience as 1949's Gun Crazy, which equated guns with sex and directly inspired a classic American film 18 years later.

Different pilot gifts can be hard to find, as can presents for those with a passion for aviation. Here are some of the new flying gifts which are available this year.

Karen Cushman's award winning (Newbery Honor) debut book, Catherine Called Birdy depicts the life of Catherine "Birdy" through her diary in the year 1290.

Allied troops from the greatest armada ever put into a military operation, swarmed ashore on the Vichy-controlled shores of North Africa before dawn on November 8, 1942.

Oscar Hammerstein is possibly one of the greatest lyricists of all time. He was a pioneer in addressing social issues. He even examined the topic of war in his musicals.

The twenty-first Sunderland International Airshow will be held in the skies of north-east England on July 25 and 26 2009.

Chile, part of a three-way South American Naval Race just before world war one ordered a pair of Battleships from Britain that went on to lead a life on their own.

Alexandre Daigle may be the poster boy for bad draft picks amoung NHL fans, but there has been more high draft picks that did nothing than you think.

Some call him audacious and even reckless but none call him lazy. Brian Burke has been the NHL's busiest general manager since long before the July 1, free agency frenzy.