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They were invented in 1928 and continually developed until 1937. This excerpt comes from Wikipedia but I put the link for you below. Supermarine Spitfire
from Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMcKinstry 2007, pp. 6, 143."The Spitfire was designed as a short-range performance interceptor aircraft by R. J. Mitchell, chief designer at Supermarine Aviation Works (since 1928 a subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs). He continued to refine the design until his death from cancer in 1937, whereupon his colleague Joseph Smith became chief designer. The Spitfire's elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker Hurricane and several contemporary fighters.Speed was seen as essential to carry out the mission of home defence against enemy bombers."
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn the Battle of Britain during WW2
It was also used in every conflict throughout the war right up until the end of WW2 in Japan. Along with the Hurricane these were the only Allied planes to be actively engaged in every theatre of the war from the start to the very end. Spitfires were used as carrier borne planes in the Pacific until its offshoot the Seafire joined in.
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∙ 14y agoAbout l939. it evolved out of the earlier racing Supermarine S-6 seaplanes of all things, and had the elliptical wing. Mainstay of the RAF fighter command, the craft went through a good many marks and models- and this adaptability in production was one of the craft"s advantages- compared with the more standardized Messerschmidt Me-l09, though both were certainly mass-produced craft- there were different mods and marks of Spitfire- with differing armament fuel tanks, etc.
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∙ 13y agoR.J. Mitchell invented the Spitfire in 1938.
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∙ 12y agoThe first production Spitfire rolled off the assembly line in mid-1938
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∙ 14y agoDevelopment of the Spitfire design began in November of 1934, and the first Spitfire prototype flew on March 5, 1936. The first combat ready spitfire was flown on August 4, 1938.
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Did Germany use spitfires in World War 2?
No. Spitfires were built in the UK, but Germany did capture some Spitfires after they crashed in France. One was actually tested with a Daimler/Benz engine.
Where were spitfires built in Birmingham?
It was built on a site now a housing estate called Castle Vale. On the aproach to which you will find the "spitfire" island. Which is a traffic island bearing a sculpture of spitfires in flight by Tim Tolkien.
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.
How many bombs were dropped by spitfires?
There were 20,351 spitfires in total made in WWII.
How many different marks of spitfires were made?
There were aproxametly 50 made although nobody can be completely sure
How many spitfires were built?
Figures suggest 20,351
Did Germany use spitfires in World War 2?
No. Spitfires were built in the UK, but Germany did capture some Spitfires after they crashed in France. One was actually tested with a Daimler/Benz engine.
Who made spitfires for the war?
The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and built by Supermarine.
Where were spitfires built in Birmingham?
It was built on a site now a housing estate called Castle Vale. On the aproach to which you will find the "spitfire" island. Which is a traffic island bearing a sculpture of spitfires in flight by Tim Tolkien.
How are Spitfires related to Castle Bromwich?
When Southampton began to get badly bombed, other factories were sought to build much needed Spitfires. Castle Bromwich Vickers Aircraft Company was one of the main factories and built about half of all Spitfires .
How long did it take to make the spitfire?
At the height of wartime production, Spitfires were being built at 6 every day.
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.
When was Southampton Spitfires created?
Southampton Spitfires was created in 2007.
When was Windsor Spitfires created?
Windsor Spitfires was created in 1975.
How many spitfires were made?
Britain made 20,351 spitfires.
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)
Did Spitfires have rockets?
I don't believe Spitfires ever carried rockets.
