The Supermarine Spitfire was designed by Reginald Joseph (RJ) Mitchell, who labored for the Southampton aviation firm Supermarine from 1916 till 1936.
The first aircraft was piloted by Captain Joseph “Mutt” Summers at Eastleigh Aerodrome, now Southampton International Airport.
After simply eight minutes in the air, he famously declared: “Don’t change a thing.”
Southampton Airport will host the disclosing of the Spitfire Makers Charitable Trust plaque and the World Origin Site plaque, honouring each the fighter’s international significance and the 1000’s of native individuals concerned in its design and construct.
NSP representatives will host a programme at Voco Hotel and Mayflower Park which is able to embrace “a ceremonial groundbreaking, an immersive augmented reality experience of the future monument, and – weather permitting – a commemorative Spitfire flypast”.
Hannides stated they have been “honoured to celebrate this milestone in the city where the Spitfire story began”.
“The 90th anniversary of the Spitfire’s first flight is a moment of national pride and reflection,” he added.
“This event marks not only the legacy of an aircraft that helped shape history, but also the beginning of a permanent monument that will inspire future generations.”
