the reflections of the sun on the Spitfire's wings show that the wing is subjected to some heavy aerodynamic forces and far from being a smooth plane under these circumstances
A Supermarine Spitfire pilot leans out of the cockpit to check the exterior of his aircraft pre-takeoff at Duxford. The massive amount of heat created by the engine blurring the background.
BBMF Spitfire PR.XIX is in the markings of 541 Squadron as flown by F/L Ray Holmes in late 1944/early 1945. PM631 is with the BBMF since its formation in 1957.