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.

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[]

Other Media

Books[]

2020 - Thomas the Hero
2024 - Thomas the Tank Engine Story Treasury

Audio Stories[]

Thomas & Friends Storytime[]

2020 - Thomas the Hero

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[]

Non-rail vehicles

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United Kingdom

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