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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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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.
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?
Britain made 20,351 spitfires.
When was Windsor Spitfires created?
Windsor Spitfires was created in 1975.
When was Southampton Spitfires created?
Southampton Spitfires was created in 2007.
How are Spitfires related to the Castle Bromwich area?
During WW2, the Supermarine factory at Southampton was overwhelmed by orders, and also suffered severe bombing, so Spitfires were also built at several other places, Westland Aircraft, Nuffield car factories, and in Vickers, Castle Bromwich. - It's difficult to track all the numbers, but almost 55% of all Spitfires were built in Castle Bromwich. In one period, June 1942 -July 1943, Castle Bromwich made over 2,190 Spitfires, mostly MkV and IX. - That's almost 6 aircraft per day - amazing !
