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During the Battle of Britain, the Spitfires primary task was attacking German fighters that came over Britain protecting their bombers. The Hurricanes and other aircraft attacked the German bombers.
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What was the best airplane in the battle of Britain?
The Spitfire.
Why was the spitfire important?
The Supermarine Spitfire was useful because it was the main fighter plane used by Britain in world war 2, it helped win the battle of Britain and stopped Germany invading
What sort of plane was the spitfire?
The Spitfire was a World War 2-era British invented and designed fighter aircraft. used to defend England in the battle of Britain.
What weapons were used during the battle of Britain?
The Hurricane and the Spitfire
Where spitfire was invented in?
the spitfire was invented and built in Britain.
How many minutes would it take to get a Spitfire up to the enemy?
In the Battle of Britain, when German raids were expected, A typical Spitfire squadron could be airborne within 5 minutes.
What has the author David Moore Crook written?
David Moore Crook has written: 'Spitfire pilot' -- subject(s): Battle of Britain, British Aerial operations, English Personal narratives, Great Britain, Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, 609, Spitfire, Spitfire (Fighter planes), World War II, World War, 1939-1945, Spitfire (Fighter plane)
What battles did the Supermarine Spitfire fight in?
The Supermarine Spitfire flew many sorties, however it was mostly renowned for its effectiveness in "the Battle of Britain" 7 September 1940 to 11 May 1941.
How much training did spitfire pilots have at the height of battle of Britain?
Little or no flight time and zero gunnery practice or skill.
What are the most famous battles of the Supermarine Spitfire?
The Battle of Britain was undoubtedly the most famous action that Spitfires took part in.
Who resisted Hitler's Luftwaffe for ten months?
Britain's 'Fighter Command' - the heroic pilots of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane. It was to become known as the 'Battle of Britain'
What country did the spitfire come from?
Britain
