Supermarine Spitfire MkXVII - Low & Loud

Spitfire MkXVIII spits fire at the Hangar 10 Fly In 2018. Thanks to Hangar 10 for making this happen, great show, great sound!

Pilot: Rob Davis

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[anonymousstout]

Thanks for not putting music over those beautiful Rolls Royce symphony

[danieljones]

My aunt Betty who died five years as go aged 94 flew Spitfire's to the young airmen around the UK she was one of a few women pilots to do this

[OnixpectedYT]

The morale boost hearing that engine roar above you in combat must’ve been incredible for the troops.

[brian.deller]

As a Royal Air Force Apprentice at the No. 1 School of Technical Training, Halton, 79th Entry, we had a "retired" Spitfire 22 with the bubble canopy, as well as other WW2 aircraft, Merlins and Hercules. My second engine strip and rebuild while training (3-year course) was a Merlin, twin supercharged used for the higher altitudes. The years I was there were 1955 to 1958. Hard but very happy days. The Merlin still is a thrill to hear. Thanks for this video. I joined the RAF to become a fighter pilot but did not know until the entrance medical that I was Red/Green colour-blind so no Aircrew for me. I went the Engine-Technician route. Took up riding aand racing motorcycles instead to satisfy my urges. Now in my 82nd year with no regrets.

[richardbrighton]

Wow - one of the best videos of this wonderful aircraft, a sight and sound that will always bring a lump to my throat! Just the best sound ever 👌

[DethronedEmperor]

One of the most beautiful machines ever created

[steve]

If that didn’t give you goosebumps you’re not British. The most aesthetically beautiful aircraft ever built, the sight of one in a climbing turn is just magnificent, those upswept wings unmistakable. What a privilege to be able to fly one in peaceful skies. Great video, thank you.

[nosystem]

Strange how a conglomeration of metal parts can be SO beautiful.

[caleb]

Coming from an all American P-51 kind of guy, I have to say that the Spit is one of the most iconic and beautiful aircraft ever produced. And that Griffon is on another level of heavenly sound...

[dariogrosso]

Can you imagine being 19 years old and flying this beauty?

[rosandy]

My father was a mechanic in the RAF during WW2. He always said that you hadn't heard anything until you hear a perfectly tuned RR Merlin engined Spitfire overhead. One of the most beautiful aircraft ever made.

[TheVocalMale]

I can't push the thumbs up enough.😊 Massive Spitfire fan. Was elevated in a diesel cherry picker on the coast of Sussex and flagged down a Spitfire in the distance.

As a result of gaining attention of the pilot - was treated to three fly bys and on the third a tip of the wing and wave. I'll never forget that moment as long as I live. ✌

[andrewcliffe]

I remember this sound from 74years back

[davidmarshall]

my dad was a schoolkid during the war and he said he could tell the difference between german bombers and british by the sound of their engines. he'd make the noises for us as kids and we loved it. love you dad, miss you too.

[zhukie]

Most beautiful aircraft, ever...the sound of that engine is like music. I saw one once at an airshow in 1991, it performed a barrel roll over the crowd, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

[rabbit]

Awesome plane, awesome sound, a true British legend well photographed and great to see !!!!

[skeligun]

That sound is hauntingly beautiful, imagine being pinned down at 17/18 years old, and this angel comes flying over, gives me goosebumps honestly.

[sawdust]

Totally awesome, need i say more. Well done to the people who keep them airworthy.

[Mors_Inimicis]

Many ‘Spitfire snobs’ don’t like the Griffon side of the Spitfire family but I love them. Probably my favourite piston engine sound.
Thanks for posting this up.

[ScotsmanDougal]

Every time I hear and see this magnificent aircraft, I have a huge lump in my throat and tears of joy streaming down my face. Every Damn Time.