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About 20,350 Spitfires were made in WW2. - Not included in this number were the later models of Spiteful and the naval Seafang, which were really different but similar aircraft.
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Who made the spitfire?
The Spitfire was designed by RJ Mitchell, and built by Supermarine. Many of them were maunfactured in Southampton in Britain.
How many Spitfires were made in total?
In the UK there are just over 20 flying and worldwide approaching 40 (according to UK's Channel 4 TV chat forum)
How many spitfires were made by the end of World War 2?
Total of the number produced is 22 789
How many seats did the Spitfire fighter plane have?
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. There were a few Spitfires that were built with two seats and a handful that had a second seat added after manufacture.
Why do Spitfires look like they did?
Spitfires look the way they do because their heritage goes back to racing seaplanes of the late 20's and early 30's. - Sir Reginald Mitchell had designed many of these aircraft for the famous Schneider Trophy races and his final design, the Supermarine S6b won the trophy outright in 1931. He was later responsible for designing the Spitfire.
How many spitfires were made?
Britain made 20,351 spitfires.
Where in US can you see a Spitfire on exhibit?
There are Spitfires in many museums around the US. There are also many flying Spitfires . -Google "surviving Spitfires" and see the list.
How many spitfires left?
I'm not sure of the exact number left; I know there might be a few left in America, but most of them are in museums in England. The Imperial war museum in England has a few flying examples. Addendum: The BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) based at RAF Coningsby flies a number of Spitfires (one of which was actually in the Battle of Britain).
How many bombs were dropped by spitfires?
There were 20,351 spitfires in total made in WWII.
What is a supermarien spitfire?
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft, used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during the Second World War, and into the 1950s. It was produced in greater numbers than any other Allied design. The Spitfire was the only Allied fighter in production at the outbreak of the Second World War that was still in production at the end of the war.
Who was churchill referring to when he said never has so much been owed by so many to so few?
Churchill was referring to the Royal Air Force, specifically the pilots of Fighter Command, who flew the Hawker Hurricanes and Supermarine Spitfires to shoot down Luftwaffe Messerschmitts and Junkers during the Battle of Britain.
How many spitfires were shot down in world war 2?
The answers is unknown but 20,351 were built and 50 Seafire's (carrier going Spitfire's) and Spitfires are still flying and 20 undergoing restoration. Hope this helps.
