Elliptical wings and that Merlin growl. The Memorial Flight Spitfire is the aircraft most people came to hear.
The Spitfire’s elliptical wing was designed to be as thin as possible while still carrying eight guns.
Who flies it
BBMF fighter pilots
RAF
Only a handful of serving RAF pilots are cleared to display the Memorial Flight fighters. They train specifically for the Merlin tail-draggers after fast-jet or multi-engine tours.
