Spitfire

Williams Manufacturing Company's Spitfire, released December 12, 1954, is a Western-themed electro-mechanical pinball machine designed by company founder Harry Williams, with artwork by George Molentin. It represents a mid-1950s snapshot of EM pinball design, years before the industry's shift to solid-state electronics in the mid-1970s.

Gameplay on Spitfire is built around two flippers, two pop bumpers, eight passive bumpers, two captive balls, and two kickers, along with a gobble hole. The machine's design allows players to experience a blend of skill-based and luck-based scoring, making it a compelling challenge for pinball enthusiasts. One notable aspect of the game is its three-digit replay counter, built to accommodate its Star Feature.

Spitfire's Western theme, brought to life by George Molentin's artwork, fits within Williams' history of colorful mid-century playfield and backglass design. As a machine from Harry Williams himself - a founding figure of the company and of pinball's flipper era - Spitfire holds interest for collectors and historians tracing Williams' design lineage.