History glossary
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.
