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SPITFIRE |
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The Spitfire was developed by Reginald Mitchell through the 1930's military competitions
to replace the Bristol Bulldog fighters. It was named "Spitfire" and it
went into production in 1938 as the Mk.I version. THE SPITFIRE & THE MESSERSCHMITT Much the same as its direct adversary, the Messerschmitt Bf. 109, the Supermarine Spitfire went down in history as an excellent fighter. During the war and after both of these aircraft became the very symbols of the nations they served. The development and improvements of each, was conditioned by the very existence of the other. The remainder of this article may be found at: |
Development of the Spitfire by Steve Birks |
Official Spitfire Society of the United Kingdom |
An Operational History of the Submarine Spitfire by Christopher Whitehead |
Battle of Britain - A Pilot's account of his first encounter with an Me-109 - Aug. 8, 1940 |
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