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During WW2, countries and even rich people were encouraged to 'buy' a Spitfire or Lancaster. They did not actually get possession, but the aircraft served in an RAF unit carrying the badge of that country or family.
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Why did Tonga buy spitfire?
The only connection I can think of is the WW2 Presentation aircraft. During WW2 it was the custom for towns, businesses and even people to donate money to the RAF to have an aircraft carry their name or family crest. Almost 1,300 Spitfires flew with such names, all as part of the Royal Air Force. Two of them were Prince Tungi Tonga 1 and Prince Tungi Tonga 2. Google -Spitfire,prince tungi tonga.
Does spitfire make good grip tape?
Griptape is griptape, there is no good or bad with it. But, if you get the choice buy something like mob or jessup griptape rather than spitfire as spitfire specialise in wheels and you might look a bit stupid when you say you have spitfire grip.
What was the Spitfire's military name?
normally the spitfire was just called spitfire and the the mark E.G spitfire Mk XI
How much would it cost to buy a Spitfire fighter plane?
it costs 12000 pounds to build 1 spitfire plane . britain built lot of them imagine how much they cared about their country and people .
What is the birth name of Spitfire Brown?
Spitfire Brown's birth name is Percy Lee Brown Jr..
Is SpitFire a girl or a boy?
Spitfire is female.
Is Spitfire Kentish Ale available to buy in Canada other than in gift boxes?
you can find it at LCBO
Where can you buy a Spitfire replica?
$260.00 (USD) will get you started at the A Main Hobbies website; link listed below:
Spitfire is a monoplane or a biplane?
The Spitfire was a monoplane fighter
Where spitfire was invented in?
the spitfire was invented and built in Britain.
What was the Spitfire make of?
The Spitfire was made of aluminium and duraluminium.
How long was a Spitfire?
A Spitfire was 30 ft. long.
