The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single seat fighter aircraft that entered Royal Air Force service in 1938, renowned for its elliptical wing and agility. Alongside the Hawker Hurricane it was central to the Royal Air Force's defense during the Battle of Britain and it remained in continuous development throughout the Second World War.
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SignificanceThe only British fighter aircraft produced continuously throughout World War II, a legendary high-performance interceptor crucial to Britain's defense. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderSupermarine (subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrong) 1 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Supermarine Spitfire
WikipediaOperational history section
The Spitfire was the only British fighter aircraft to be in continuous production before, during, and after the Second World War.
Development and production section
The operational history of the Spitfire with the RAF began with the first Mk Is K9789, which entered service with 19 Squadron at RAF Duxford on 4 August 1938.
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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.
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