Public art & sculpture · London
Supermarine Spitfire
In or near Downe.
Supermarine Spitfire — Public artwork (aircraft).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes · 5.6 km
About
Supermarine Spitfire is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (aircraft).". Coordinates: 51.3269°, 0.0229°.
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Official information
RAF Biggin Hill Museum & Chapel showcases the history of Britain's renowned fighter station through personal stories of those who served there. The museum is located alongside St George’s RAF Chapel of Remembrance, which honors the legacy of those who served and died during World War II.
Place summary
The Supermarine Spitfire is located in London, within the Bromley unparished area, postcode TN16. This iconic aircraft played a crucial role during the Second World War and is renowned for its design and performance. The Spitfire remains a significant symbol of British aviation history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3269, 0.0229
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN16 3EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bromley and Biggin Hill
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes — 5.6 km
- Official site
- bhmm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n8289941816 (ODbL)
- commons: Static Spitfire at Biggin Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3466646.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Supermarine Spitfire?
- Supermarine Spitfire is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TN16 3EJ), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Supermarine Spitfire?
- Supermarine Spitfire — Public artwork (aircraft).
- How do I get to Supermarine Spitfire?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN16 3EJ.
- How do I get to Supermarine Spitfire?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN16 3EJ.