Supermarine Spitfire - Wikipedia
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war.
Supermarine Spitfire operational history - Wikipedia
RAF Spitfires based in the Far East saw action during the Malayan Emergency. When Malayan Communist Party (MCP) soldiers killed three British rubber-planters on 16 June 1948 at Sungai Siput, Perak, Great Britain declared a state of emergency. On 6 July, 81 Squadron Spitfire Mk XVIIIs attacked an MCP camp with rockets.
Spitfire | British WW2 Fighter Aircraft | Britannica
Dec 6, 2024 · Designed around a 1,000-horsepower, 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled Rolls-Royce PV-12 engine (later dubbed the Merlin), the Spitfire first flew in March 1935. It had superb performance and flight characteristics, and deliveries to operational Royal Air Force (RAF) squadrons commenced in the summer of 1938.
Spitfire Fighter | World War II Database - WW2DB
Spitfire PS853, a PR Mk 19 model, was the last of its breed to see active service with the Royal Air Force. It was finally retired in July 1957. The last combat operations carried out by Spitfires was by the Burmese air force supporting Chinese and Burmese troops in operations against the CIA backed Kuomintang nationalists during 1960/61.
Spitfire - Royal Air Force
The iconic Supermarine Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks during the Battle of Britain in 1940. More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before or since World War Two - 20,341 in total.
Supermarine Spitfire - World History Encyclopedia
Mar 18, 2024 · The Supermarine Spitfire was a single-seater fighter plane, one of the most important aircraft of the Second World War (1939-45). Employed by the Royal Air Force in such crucial encounters as the Battle...
British Spitfire - World War 2 Facts
Nov 17, 2019 · The British Spitfire is a British fighter plane used by the RAF (British Royal Air Force) and other Allied countries during World War II. It was a single-seat aircraft that continued to see action even after WWII, well into the 1950s, until it was retired for good in 1961.
Spitfire: Iconic World War 2 Fighter Plane - Military and Veteran
Oct 2, 2024 · Discover the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, a legendary World War 2 plane that played a pivotal role in Allied victories. Learn about its design, capabilities, and significant battles, including the Battle of Britain. Explore the Spitfire's impact on WWII aviation and its enduring legacy as a symbol of British resistance and military might.
The Spitfire Society - Spitfire | The Spitfire Society
The Spitfire Mk VIII was effectively the Mk VII airframe without the pressurised cockpit and standard wing tips. It had three different Merlin options for low, medium and high altitude requirements. Most if this mark were based in the Middle East and Far East. ROYAL AIR FORCE: 2ND TACTICAL AIR FORCE, 1943-1945.© IWM (CL 726) 361 : IX XVI
Spitfire: Fighter Aircraft Supreme - Royal Air Force
Designed by Reginald Joseph Mitchell, the Spitfire became one of the most successful fighter aircraft ever built. By September 1939, ten Spitfire squadrons were operational, and 19 were ready to engage the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire was championed as the most effective fighter during this period.