Noun
A violent, irascible, or passionate person.
Source: Webster's dictionaryLike the Spitfire it was immensely strong: a pilot had no need to fear the danger of pulling the wings off, no matter how desperate the situation became. Douglas Bader
I then realized my appearance was a bit odd. My right leg was no longer with me. It had caught somewhere in the top of the cockpit as I tried to leave my Spitfire. Douglas Bader
Oh! England, my Lionheart! Dropped from my black Spitfire to my funeral barge. Give me one kiss in apple-blossom. Give me one wish, and I'd be wassailing In the orchard, my English rose, Or with my shepherd, who'll bring me home. Kate Bush
Spitfire asked me if I had a problem talking about Van Halen or Extreme. I really don't. There are people who are just going to want to know what it was like to play with Eddie. Gary Cherone
I got the nickname Spitfire for a reason - I burned inside to play volleyball. Summer Altice
19 Sqn at Duxford was the first to be equipped with the Spitfire on 4 August 1938. Source: Internet