Another of the planes flying at the Flying Heritage Collections first free fly days - Summer 2010. " The Supermarine Spitfire was Britain's answer to the Messerschmitt 109, and in many ways it was as nimble and deadly as its German counterpart. The distinctive elliptical wing design increased the fighter plane's overall maneuverability and decreased drag. Pilots who flew it loved the airplane, calling it "a ballerina in flight." This airplane: Allocated to the British-based Czech 312 Squadron on September 11, 1942, it was piloted by Squadron Leader Tomas Vybiral. On May 14, 1943, Vybiral led his squadron on a daring wave-top raid against enemy shipping at St. Peters Port, Guernsey. AR 614 was heavily damaged by flak, killing his wingman and narrowly missing Vybiral in the cockpit, but he was able to lead his squadron safely back to England." from the website: www.flyingheritage.com/TemplateHome.aspx?contentId=1