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  1. 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. The Spitfire remains popular among enthusiasts.

  2. May 25, 2024 · The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) along with the Hawker Hurricane, served in every theatre of the war and was produced in more variants than any other British aircraft.

  3. 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...

  4. Learn about the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, the most built British combat aircraft in World War Two. See how six Spitfires fly with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

  5. Mar 4, 2011 · Learn about the origins, features, and adaptations of the iconic Spitfire fighter aircraft, one of the finest of WWII. From its prototype to its Mark 24, the Spitfire was a masterpiece of aerodynamic engineering and a robust and versatile plane.

  6. The British Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most popular fighter aircraft of the Second World War. The basic airframe proved to be extremely adaptable, capable of taking far more powerful engines and far greater loads than its original role as a short-range interceptor had allowed for.

  7. Supermarine Spitfire Intro Video. It was one of the most elegant fighters ever to be built and when it was created, it was a new breed of aircraft. Instead of the pilot strapping himself into the airplane, it was rather, the airplane was strapped onto the pilot—both becoming one.