In pictures: Spitfire re-enactment

A formation of five Spitfires flies over Southampton Airport, Hampshire, marking the 70th anniversary of the aircraft's first test flight.

Looking out from the rear seat of one Spitfire was 93-year-old Alex Henshaw.

Mr Henshaw was a Spitfire test pilot in World War II, after flying the plane for the first time in November 1939.

The re-enactment of the Spitfire's maiden flight was enjoyed by thousands of spectators.

More than 20,000 Spitfires were built at the Supermarine factory in Woolston, Southampton.

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