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Sunday, 5 March 2006, 19:16 GMT

In pictures: Spitfire re-enactment

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

A Spitfire takes off at Southampton Airport

A Spitfire takes off at Southampton Airport

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

Alex Henshaw in front of a Spitfire

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

Spitfires in formation over Southampton Airport

Spitfires in formation over Southampton Airport

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

Spitfires parked at Southampton Airport

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

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