Mitchell: Father of the Spitfire with Paul Beaver

30 Nov 2025 • 34 min • EN
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In the world of aviation history, few names resonate as powerfully as that of R.J. Mitchell, the brilliant engineer behind the legendary Supermarine Spitfire. In a recent episode of the History with Jackson podcast, host Jackson van Uden engages in a captivating conversation with historian Paul Beaver, who shares his insights from his new book, "Mitchell: Father of the Spitfire." This episode delves into the details of Mitchell's life, his groundbreaking work, and the indelible impact he has left on aviation. Grab a copy of Mitchell Keep up to date with Paul Beaver head to his instagram, or X If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk If you subscribe as a 'Early Release' Subscriber on Patreon you can get all episode ad free and a week early! To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk Follow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJackson Follow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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