It is almost 75 years since they enjoyed their finest hour in the Battle of Britain. And now, an Oxfordshire flying club has marked the momentous occasion by creating a classic Spitfire, albeit in a slightly smaller form than the World War Two version. Led by flying instructor Paul Fowler, the club hope to build a new squadron of Spitfires in time to mark the 75th anniversary of the campaign which helped Britain defeat Hitler's Luftwaffe. The first Spitfire - a Supermarine Mk 26B, a 90 per cent scale replica based on the original Supermarine Spitfire design has been created by Enstone Flying Club
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Enstone Flying Club, in Oxfordshire, hope to build 12 Spitfires to mark the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain
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The first one of the Supermarine Mk 26B Spitfires has now been completed and is ten days away from its maiden flight
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It cost £210,000 to produce, funded by enthusiasts who can buy a 12th or 20th part share for £17,000 or £11,000
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When finished, each plane will weigh 810 kg and will be a 90 per cent scale version of an original three-tonne Spitfire
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The club is relying on sponsors and donations to complete the squadron, which will cost £3.7million
One of the aims of the project was to recognise the 'massive effort' that went into creating them during @placeholder