How Many Spitfire Planes Are Left?

Between 1938 and 1948, 20,351 Spitfires were built. Fast-forward to present times and how many are left in the world today? Around 240 are known to exist. Of these, around 60 are airworthy.

How much is a Spitfire worth now?

But such is the speed with which vintage aircraft market values are climbing that its price tag in January 2022 has risen to £4.5m.

Are there any original Spitfires still flying?

Out of the 20,000+ Spitfires that were built from 1938 to 1948, today, just a handful of these (around 60) are still airworthy.

Does Brad Pitt still own a Spitfire?

Brad Pitt is an accomplished pilot and in addition to having mastered the more common or garden aircraft, he owns a World War II-era Supermarine Spitfire. He is apparently fascinated with vintage planes, he was inspired by Fury, the WWII action film he shot in the UK in 2013.

When was the last time a Spitfire was used?

Spitfires remained in RAF service after the end of the Second World War. The last RAF Spitfire mission was on 1 April 1954. This was a photographic reconnaissance flight in Malaysia, searching for communist guerrillas. Spitfires remain flying with the RAF today, as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Can I buy a real Spitfire?

Our Spitfires are sold and flying all over the world. There are Supermarine Spitfire reproduction kits currently flying in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa and Canada.

How many kills did the Spitfire have?

5,988 kills
So how many victories did the Spitfire get? By adding the uncounted scores, the RAF and Commonwealth Spitfires scored 5,988 kills. This puts the aircraft just ahead of the Mustang on 5599.

Where are the buried Spitfires?

The story – and for many the hope – was that up to 60 Spitfires, possibly in pristine condition, were buried near one or more airstrips in Burma. The story began when aviation archaeologist Jim Pearce was talking to a group of US veterans. They told him that they had been detailed to bury Spitfires in Burma.

Did the U.S. use Spitfires?

During the Second World War, Spitfires were used by the United States Army Air Forces in the 4th Fighter Group until they were replaced by Republic P-47 Thunderbolts in March 1943.

How many p51 Mustangs are still flying?

More than 15,000 P-51 Mustangs were produced. It is a popular restoration aircraft with well over 100 today still airworthy, seen in air shows and as highly modified racing aircraft.

Can Tom Cruise fly a jet?

It’s not just a stunt for Top Gun: Cruise is actually an experienced pilot who’s been in possession of a professional license since 1994. In an interview with James Corden, Cruise mentioned that he has a flying license for several types of aeroplane, including fighter jets and commercial flights.

Does Tom Cruise own a fighter jet?

He owns a P-51 Mustang and flies it himself. He owns a Gulfstream IV and flies it himself. And he’s more than capable of taking the stick in a F/A-18 to do a few small maneuvers that look good on film, once the actual pilot lets him.

What plane does Angelina Jolie fly?

Cirrus SR-22 plane
As per reports, Angelina Jolie then (and most probably still) owned a red and white Cirrus SR-22 plane – an aviation piece that is worth $360,000. The plane is fitted with one of the world’s fastest single-engine aircraft and can reach a speed of 300 miles per hour.

Who had more kills Spitfire or Hurricane?

The final proof is the Hurricane outscored the Spitfire in Battle of Britain kills. It was 55 %to the Hurricane versus 45% to the Spitfire. With the fog of propaganda now barely a mist, the truth of the Hurricane’s role in our victory can be fully appreciated.

What was the best plane in ww2?

The Bf 109 was arguably the best fighter in the world in 1940. It was faster than the Spitfire at high altitude, could dive more rapidly and carried a more effective armament of two cannon and two machine guns.

Was the Spitfire faster than the Hurricane?

The Spitfire and Bf 109E were well-matched in speed and agility, and both were somewhat faster than the Hurricane. However, the slightly larger Hurricane was regarded as an easier aircraft to fly and was effective against Luftwaffe bombers.

How much does it cost to fuel a Spitfire?

A spitfire IX holds around 115 gallons of fuel and 5 gallons of oil, fully loaded. AVGAS is around £2-3 per litre.

How long can a Spitfire fly on a full tank of fuel?

On 85 gallons of internal fuel, the Mk IX had a range of only 434 miles; the Mk VIII, reaching 660 miles on 122 gallons, was still short on reach. Slipper drop tanks carried on Mk V and later marks.

Are Spitfires easy to fly?

If everything is done correctly, the Spitfire is one of the easiest aircraft to start.

What plane shot down most in WW2?

It is accurate to state that the P-38 did shoot down more Japanese aircraft than any other USAAF plane with 1,857, with the P-40 running a close second at 1,633.5.

Who has the most kills in WW2?

He is believed to have killed over 500 men during the Winter War, the highest number of sniper kills in any major war.