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 iconic Supermarine Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks during the Battle of Britain in 1940. More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before or since World War Two - 20,341 in total.

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] .

2024年3月18日 · 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 of Britain in the summer of 1940, the Spitfire gained legendary status thanks to its graceful lines and superlative manoeuvrability.

Designed by Reginald Joseph Mitchell, the Spitfire became one of the most successful fighter aircraft ever built. By September 1939, ten Spitfire squadrons were operational, and 19 were ready to engage the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.

The first Spitfire, the prototype K5054, was first flown unpainted. Later a finish of "float-plane blue" was applied. The first Spitfires to reach the RAF were painted in a camouflage scheme of brown (called "dark earth") and dark green.

The Spitfire is the most famous British fighter aircraft in history. It won immortal fame during the summer months of 1940 by helping to defeat the German air attacks during the Battle of Britain. The prototype made its first flight four years earlier as Britain’s industry geared up to re-arm against the threat from Nazi Germany.

2021年3月4日 · The British Spitfire, the iconic, high-performance aircraft celebrated for its manoeuvrability, speed and firepower, helped the RAF turn the tide of the Second World War (1939 to 1945) in the Allies’ favour.

2022年9月30日 · The Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain.

No. 19 Squadron (sometimes written as No. XIX Squadron) is a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It was the first squadron to operate the Supermarine Spitfire. It currently operates the UK's Control and Reporting Centre from RAF Boulmer.