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What was the names on the British fighter aircraft used by the RAF in ww2?
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Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Westland whirlwind, Bolton paul defiant, Bristol Blenheim night fighter, Gloster Gladiator
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The Super-marine Spitfire fighter aircraft was used as an anti-fighter measure to protect the bombers in the fleet. This role was critical because if the bombers were pretty defenseless against enemy fighters.
