A superb front view of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire, an icon of WWII aviation history, on static display at an airshow.

Rare two-seat Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX warbird, restored in WWII RAF livery, seen taxiing for a heritage flight.

An extremely rare Supermarine Spitfire T.IX 'MJ627', restored as a two-seat trainer, on the vintage flight line in warbird camouflage and D-Day stripes.

Vickers Spitfire

Spitfire MJ627 T.9

Supermarine Spitfire RW386 in Royal Air Force camouflage on static display, with modern military transports in the background.

A beautifully preserved Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. IX on display in a museum, showcasing its legendary World War II legacy.

Spitfire PM631 MK XIX

A Supermarine Spitfire Mark IV spotted in the Oeiras Air Show in Portugal.

MB950 is a real Spitfire serial, and the PR Mk XI was essential for its pioneering photo recon missions. This is an unusual variant in USAAF markings, increasing rarity.

Spitfire hanging in the Griffin Science and Industry Museum in Chicago, IL

Spitfire taxiing at prestwick airport

This appears to be a restored or replica Spitfire in Royal Air Force (RAF) style livery, commonly displayed at airshows and aviation events. The nose art and markings indicate a WWII-era paint scheme.