YOUNGSTERS at a Taunton primary school had an unusual visitor this week – a Spitfire.

The plane arrived in the playground at Bishop Henderson Primary School for a visit organised by Year 6 pupils as part of their studies on Remembrance and World War 2.

It was made possible by owner Graham Adlam, whose wife Claire is a teacher at the school.

Head teacher Ed Gregory said: “Everyone at the school is extremely grateful to Graham for bringing in the Spitfire and creating a day that our pupils will remember forever.

“It was a fantastic experience and the amazing sight of a Spitfire in the playground supports our new school vision, which says childhood is an adventure that stimulates curiosity, creativity and resilience.”

The plane, which is reconstructed with 50 per cent original parts, is the only full-scale static replica in the world of fighter ace Johnnie Johnson’s Mk IX Spitfire EN 398.

The original aircraft was one of the most of the most successful Spitfires during dogfights in the Second World War, shooting down 18 enemy aircraft.