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Supermarine Spitfire

a fast, highly maneuverable British fighter aircraft closely associated with the Battle of Britain.

Category
Aircraft
Region
United Kingdom
Date range
1930s-1950s

What it means

The Supermarine Spitfire was a British fighter aircraft known for speed and maneuverability. During the Battle of Britain it became one of the RAF’s most famous aircraft and was often used to engage German fighter escorts.

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