If you believed that G-George could not get any better, think again! Not one, but TWO Spitfires are now set to appear during Breighton’s annual 1940s-themed celebration honouring our armed forces on the weekend of 15th–16th August 2026. MK912, known as ‘The Normandy Spitfire’ and RW382, the ‘Suffolk Spitfire’ will pay a flying visit on the evening of the 15th, weather/serviceability permitting. On June 10 1944 MK912, with Czech pilot Miroslav Liškutín DFC AFC at the controls, was patrolling the Normandy beachhead when it was hit by flak. Liškutín was able to land the stricken aircraft at the B2 landing ground where it was quickly repaired and returned to the Squadron. This makes MK912 one of the first Allied fighters to land in Normandy after D-Day, hence the name. RW382, on the other hand, is an aircraft with a tenuous Yorkshire connection having been under the care of 609 Squadron at nearby RAF Church Fenton, moving on to RAF Leconfield near Beverley shortly afterwards. Although originally built as a low-back XVI the aircraft has been subsequently restored as a high-back Mk IX and currently wears the markings of Lt. Robert Connor of 309th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, USAAF complete with distinctive ‘Porky II’ nose art. The aircraft is now flown in honour of the American ties to East Anglia during World War 2.