Spitfires

Hi Bloggers,
This is my first blog, so why not do it on my favourite warbird of all time, the supermarine spitfire.  The spitfire was the brainchild of Reginald J Mitchell, a brilliant aircraft engineer.  When Reginald J Mitchell heard that his plane had been named 'Spitfire' he commented, "just the sort of bloody silly name they would give it!"
I know of a sad story of a warbird pilot, his name is Arne Austeen.  He was a good pilot but unfortunately he was shot down by a German Messerschmitt BF109 four days before WW2 officially ended.  The early model Spitfires had Rolls Royce Merlin engines and the later models had Rolls Royce Griffin engines.  Spitfires are wonderful planes that's why they are my favourite planes.  I think they are wonderful planes because the sound of the engines, the shape of the plane and the way it flies is just amazing to watch and see.  I saw one this year at Avalon airshow which is held every two years.  When I was there I saw a Spitfire for the first time in my life but unfortunately the battery in my camera ran out before I could take a photo of it, otherwise I would post a picture of it on my blog. 
The Spitfire is the most loved plane in the world so imagine how stoked you would be if you made the most successful warbird in the world.
So bloggers, that's all and if you need anything else answered leave a comment and subscribe by email so I can send you the answer and/or post it on the blog.  Next time you hear from me will be in a few days on Messerschmitt BF109's but keep an eye out because I might update this blog. 
I would also like you to tell me if you like or dislike Spitfires and why. 
Yours Sincerely
ELMO=]