FlyingIron Supermarine Spitfire - RW388

Explore the history of the Supermarine Spitfire RW388, a low altitude fighter with clipped wings and a Packard Merlin 266 engine. Originally manufactured in 1945, this Spitfire XVI did not see any war service and was used for display purposes, including being a gate guardian at RAF bases. Donated to the City of Stoke-on-Trent in 1972, this iconic aircraft is now a part of the citys museum collection.