HomeHistoryFirst flight of the Supermarine SpitfireFirst flightFirst flight of the Supermarine SpitfireMarch 5, 1936The Supermarine Spitfire flew for the first time on 1936-03-05.Sources: History of Manston Airfield — Spitfire Prototype K5054 maiden flight from Eastleigh airfield, 5th March 1936