Question 1

How did the Spitfire get its name according to the film?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Leslie Howard's Mitchell says he wants his new fighter to be 'a bird that breathes fire and spits out death and destruction--a 'spitfire' bird', giving the aircraft its name.

Question 2

What is the 'Merlin' in the film's context?

Accepted Answer

The 'Merlin' is actually a kind of European falcon; Rolls-Royce named many aircraft engines after birds of prey.

Question 3

Which real-life figures are portrayed in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film chronicles the true story of visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp.

Question 4

Who appears as Nurse Kennedy in the film?

Accepted Answer

Leslie Howard's daughter, Leslie Ruth Howard, appears as Nurse Kennedy.

Question 5

Is 'Spitfire' the final film of Leslie Howard?

Accepted Answer

Despite popular belief, this is not the final film of Leslie Howard. A year later, he directed 'The Gentle Sex' (1943), in which he also appeared on-screen.

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