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  1. Supermarine Spitfire - Wikipedia

    The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II.

  2. Spitfire | British WW2 Fighter Aircraft | Britannica

    Sep 12, 2025 · Spitfire, the most widely produced and strategically important British single-seat fighter of World War II. The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain …

  3. Supermarine Spitfire - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 18, 2024 · During WWII, Spitfires saw service in the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Italy, North Africa, the Middle East, Malaya, Burma, and the Pacific. Of all these theatres of war, one …

  4. 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 …

  5. The evolution of the Supermarine Spitfire | Imperial War …

    More powerful engines, new wing shapes, different armaments, and more were added to the Spitfire in an attempt to maintain its edge over enemy aircraft. The Supermarine Spitfire was …

  6. 10 Facts About the Supermarine Spitfire - History Hit

    Jul 8, 2022 · This aerodynamically efficient Beverley Shenstone design was perhaps the Spitfire’s most distinctive feature. Not only did it deliver induced drag, but it was also thin enough to …

  7. Spitfire – History of the Spitfire's design and development

    Mar 4, 2011 · A masterpiece of aerodynamic engineering, the Spitfire was among the finest fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Military archaeologist Keith Robinson celebrates the iconic …

  8. Remembering the Supermarine Spitfire, Iconic Fighter Plane of World War II

    Jun 4, 2021 · Because of its superior aerodynamics and sleek design, the Supermarine Spitfire became one of the iconic aircraft of World War II. Like the P-51 Mustang, this fighter came to …

  9. The Spitfire during WW2 – Why was it so important?

    Sep 28, 2024 · The aircraft played a pivotal and vital role for allied countries during WW2. In this article, we look at some of the Spitfire’s most notorious battles during WW2 that gave the …

  10. Supermarine Spitfire: The Legendary Warbird That Defined Aerial …

    A symbol of British resilience and engineering brilliance, the Spitfire was a pivotal fighter aircraft in World War II. Its sleek design, exceptional maneuverability, and legendary combat …