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130th anniversary of R.J. Mitchell

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1298: tabled on 20 May 2025

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House pays tribute to R.J. Mitchell, lead designer of the Spitfire, on the 130th anniversary of his birth; notes his contribution to victory in the Battle of Britain through his work on the Spitfire; and further notes his connection to North Staffordshire and celebrates his collaboration with Rolls Royce, who built the Merlin engine, which was vital to the defeat of the Nazis.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.