FIRST FLIGHT OF THE SPITFIRE 1936 - 90th ANNIVERSARY
Presented by Staffordshire Film Archive
This is the story of Reginald Mitchell’s ultimate achievement in his outstanding career as aircraft designer - the iconic SPITFIRE - possibly the most famous fighter plane of all time and certainly the most successful. More Spitfires were built than any other fighter plane, and it was the only plane to remain in production before, during and after WWII.
Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE was already famous for designing the seaplanes which won Britain the Schneider Trophy in 1931 and held the World Speed record for the fastest planes in history.
Actor TIM CHURCHILL talks to us as RJ and movingly tells us in Mitchell’sown words how he achieved the greatest aircraft design of his time. Contemporary news reports, archive illustrations and film and Mitchell’s own personal correspondence and diary entries are brought to life to give this true "inside story” - as we celebrate the first official flight of the Spitfire 90 years ago.
No trailers or adverts. Films start prompt.
Community day films are drop in free events.
No trailers or adverts. Films start at 11am prompt.
MAC Community days brings you a programme of accessible film all in a bid to break barriers and create a happy place for our community. MAC Community days are in partner ship with Able Stoke, North Staffs Pensioners' Convention, and Staffordshire Sight Loss.
