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2. Supermarine Spitfire operational history - Wikipedia

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   November 1942 photo of a very early Mk IXb of 306 (Polish) Toruński Squadron.. The Supermarine Spitfire, the only British fighter to be manufactured before, during and after the Second World War, was designed as a short-range fighter capable of defending Britain from bomber attack [1] and achieved legendary status fulfilling this role during the Battle of Britain. [2]

3. List of surviving Supermarine Spitfires - Wikipedia

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   After some time in storage, the aircraft was sold to the W Air Collection in France in late 2020, with the registration changed to G-SXIV and moved to Sywell to finish the restoration. The restored Spitfire made its first flight on 5 July 2022 out of Sywell [55] and flew to La Ferté-Alais in France a month later. [56] Spitfire PR.XIX PS890 (F ...

4. No. 609 Squadron RAuxAF - Wikipedia

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   A Spitfire that flew with 609 Squadron during this period, number X4590, is now preserved at the RAF Museum, Hendon. [9] Another 609 Squadron Spitfire, number R6915, is preserved in the Imperial War Museum, London. [10] This aircraft scored victories while piloted both by John Dundas and another 609 Squadron ace, Noel Agazarian.

5. Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays ...

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   Dorothea Barron and Robbie Hall were treated to the flights by a charity for veterans. Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays with Spitfire flights Skip to main content

6. Supermarine Spitfire - Wikipedia

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   Audio recording of Spitfire fly-past at the 2011 family day at RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire Supermarine Spitfire G-AWGB landing at Biggin Hill Airport, June 2024. 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.

7. Supermarine Spitfire (late Merlin-powered variants) - Wikipedia

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   Spitfire LF Mk IX MH434 of Duxford's Old Flying Machine Company.. The British Supermarine Spitfire was facing several challenges by mid-1942. The debut of the formidable Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in late 1941 had caused problems for RAF fighter squadrons flying the latest Spitfire Mk Vb. [2]