Mitchell

Mitchell, known to his friends as Mitch, is a Spitfire plane who helped win the Battle of Britain during World War II.

Biography

Thomas met him while he was practising for a flypast to celebrate the end of the Second World War. On the day of the flyby, Mitch's engine failed and he ended up making an emergency landing in a duck pond. Mitch was rescued by Thomas and given a few minor repairs and a fresh coat of paint. Some time later, he was invited to London to fly low over the River Thames.

Technical Details

Basis

Mitchell is based on a Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft. LC-B, LC-F and LC-L share the same basis.

Mitchell's basis

Livery

Mitchell is painted grey and green, with Royal Air Force roundels on his wings and sides. The letters 'LCE' are also painted on his sides in white.

Appearances

Trivia

• Mitchell is sentient despite not being illustrated with a face, similarly to Tiger Moth, the express and branch line coaches from the first and second series and formerly Henrietta.
• Mitchell is named after his designer, R. J. Mitchell.

Gallery

Mitchell in Thomas & Friends Storytime

Mitchell in Thomas the Hero

Mitchell making an emergency landing