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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Supermarine_SpitfireSupermarine Spitfire - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · 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.

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3. www.msn.com › en-us › news25+ Astounding Facts About The Supermarine Spitfire - MSN

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   3 days ago · Amidst the chaos, one aircraft stood out as a beacon of hope for the Allies - the Supermarine Spitfire. This sleek, British-made machine was the pride of the Royal Air Force and a favorite among...

4. www.key.aero › article › spitfire-mk-26b-g-clhjSpitfire Mk 26B G-CLHJ accident report released - Key.Aero

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   1 day ago · The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published its report into the fatal accident involving Spitfire Mk 26B G-CLHJ near Enstone in Oxfordshire on August 22, 2023. The pilot was conducting the 20th test flight on G-CLHJ as part of the process of obtaining a Permit to Fly. The flight was assessing the aircraft’s stall ...

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   What is a Supermarine Spitfire?

   • 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.

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   Are Spitfires still airworthy?

   • Incredibly, after all of these years, the Spitfire is still an extremely popular aircraft both among pilots and aircraft enthusiasts. At the moment, there are still approximately 55 Spitfires that are still airworthy, which is an impressive number considering how long it's been since they were used in action.

   25+ Astounding Facts About The Supermarine Spitfire

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   Why is it called a Spitfire?

   • Sir Robert McLean, the chairman of the manufacturer, had a nickname for his daughter, "the little spitfire," which was the inspiration for the name. Initially, designer R.J. Mitchell was not in favor of the name, he had suggested the names "The Shrew" or "The Scarab", but he ultimately agreed to the name "Spitfire".

   25+ Astounding Facts About The Supermarine Spitfire

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   Why did the Spitfire get a makeover?

   • Over the course of the war, when the Spitfire made the transition from a low-altitude fighter to a reconnaissance aircraft, its wings got a makeover. In order to make sure the plane could fly at a high altitude and for long distances, changes had to be made.

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6. www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk › heritage-and-retroFlypast from iconic Spitfire fighter plane at Derbyshire ...

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   2 days ago · A World War Two Spitfire was set to take to the skies above Derbyshire – but the flypast has been cancelled as investigations into the death of a pilot remain underway. An organiser for the ...

7. nationalinterest.org › blog › buzzWhy the P-51 Mustang is Considered the Best WWII Fighter ...

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   1 day ago · Initially designed for the Royal Air Force, the Mustang became a pivotal aircraft in WWII after its Allison engines were replaced with Rolls-Royce Merlins, making it faster than the Spitfire. -The ...

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9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spitfireSpitfire - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of spitfire. noun. a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman) see more.

10. forum.largescalemodeller.com › topic › 20224-tamiyaTamiya Spitfire IXc; UPDATE: 7/6/24: THE FRONT OFFCIE IS DONE

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    3 days ago · The Tamiya Spitfire Mk IXc in the stash kept calling my name and I knew it was time to finally return to 32 nd scale for a good portion of my planned builds, other then jets, which are too large for my display cabinet. My intensions for the build are my normal practice of mostly an OOB build with the exception of adding a Quinta Cockpit Set and a few other pieces of AM: Barracuda’s cockpit door with crowbar, replacing the kit rubber tires and wheels and a set of Eaglecal decals.