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How many Spitfire pilots died during World War 2?
During World War II, approximately 1,500 pilots from the Royal Air Force and other Allied forces flew the Supermarine Spitfire, with around 500 of them losing their lives in combat or training missions. The Spitfire played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain and throughout the war, but the exact number of Spitfire-specific pilot fatalities can vary based on sources and definitions. Overall, the bravery and sacrifice of these pilots were significant to the war effort.
Who destroyed the spitfire?
During WW2 many German pilots destroyed Spitfires. During Battle of Britain,many pilots were flung straight into battle having only flown 40 hours, often only 10 of those in Spitfires.
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.
How many seats did the Spitfire have?
The Spitfire only had one seat.
Would the f4u Corsair plane beat the Spitfire plane?
It's a close run contest, -depends on the pilots, both are excellent aircraft.
If a Hurricane had a dog fight with a Spitfire who would win?
The Spitfire is a much more famous aircraft than the Hurricane and in so many ways was undeniably superior.The Spitfire was faster, considerably faster and was far better constructed. The Hurricane, however was far more maneuverable, had a greater range and a higher operating ceiling.The Spitfire had 8 machine guns whilst the Hurricane had a mere 4. The Hurricane was outdated before it even saw service and was effectively a follow on to First World War airplanes where as the Spitfire was the first of a more modern style of plane.All things considered it would be a very close thing. In the end it would come down to the pilots involved. The Hurricane was outclassed by virtually all the German craft it faced and yet still won through. The Spitfire too punched well above its weightclass.It should be easy. It should be the Spitfire. Instead we are declaring it a draw and are putting it down to the pilots on the day.
Where are the machine guns located on a spitfire?
At the front edge of the wings, inside the wings
How many people it took to build a Spitfire?
The Spitfire assembly line employed hundreds of people.
How many seat are in a Spitfire?
There is only one seat in a Spitfire, the cockpit was actually quite small.
How many bombs did the spitfire hold?
The Spitfire did not hold any bombs. It was a dedicated interceptor fighter.
How many RAF personnel can an average Supermarine Spitfire hold?
The Spitfire was a single-seat interceptor fighter.
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'
