article_snippet.sent: One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on French beach the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action on.
article_snippet.sent: The Spitfire, one of the last of its kind remaining, is due to be auctioned for charity on July 9 and is expected to fetch up to £2.5million .
article_snippet.sent: We have seen Spitfires at auction before, but many years ago.
article_snippet.sent: This one is particularly special, This one is very unusual to see a the original Spitfire like this go to auction. '
article_snippet.sent: Robert Copley, Christie's UK deputy chairman, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of the original Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain'.
article_snippet.sent: Robert Copley, deputy chairman of Christie, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of the original Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in Battle of BritainBritain. '
article_snippet.sent: We look forward to seeing the original Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.'
article_snippet.sent: the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain will take place in London on July 9.
article_snippet.sent: the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain will take place on July 9 .
highlights_snippet.sent: It is to be auctioned for £2.5million .