The 90th anniversary of the first test flight of the Spitfire, which became the most iconic aircraft in Britain, marks a significant milestone in aviation history. Aircraft enthusiasts in Enstone, Oxfordshire, still make and fly replicas of the legendary aircraft. The aircraft was designed by Reginald Joseph Mitchell and is considered the beginning of a new phase of aeronautical design when it was created. The Spitfire's appeal remains strong despite its faults as a fighter.