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Who made the spitfire?
The Spitfire was designed by RJ Mitchell, and built by Supermarine. Many of them were maunfactured in Southampton in Britain.
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 working spitfires are left?
As of now, there are around 50 airworthy Supermarine Spitfires still in existence. Many of these are privately owned and participate in airshows and events. The exact number can fluctuate due to ongoing restorations and the condition of individual aircraft.
How many spitfires were made by the end of World War 2?
Total of the number produced is 22 789
How many spitfires still survive?
As of now, around 54 Supermarine Spitfires are known to survive in flying condition, with many others preserved in museums or private collections. The exact number can vary due to ongoing restorations and discoveries of previously unaccounted aircraft. The Spitfire remains one of the most iconic and celebrated fighter planes from World War II, with efforts ongoing to maintain and showcase these historical aircraft.
How many seats did the Spitfire fighter plane have?
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. There were a few Spitfires that were built with two seats and a handful that had a second seat added after manufacture.
How many spitfires were lost in the war?
During World War II, approximately 1,500 Supermarine Spitfires were lost in combat and other operational circumstances. This figure includes those destroyed in air battles, accidents, and during training missions. The Spitfire was a crucial aircraft for the Royal Air Force, playing a significant role in the Battle of Britain and throughout the war. Despite the losses, it remains one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of the conflict.
How many spitfires were made?
Britain made 20,351 spitfires.
Why do Spitfires look like they did?
Spitfires look the way they do because their heritage goes back to racing seaplanes of the late 20's and early 30's. - Sir Reginald Mitchell had designed many of these aircraft for the famous Schneider Trophy races and his final design, the Supermarine S6b won the trophy outright in 1931. He was later responsible for designing the Spitfire.
Where in US can you see a Spitfire on exhibit?
There are Spitfires in many museums around the US. There are also many flying Spitfires . -Google "surviving Spitfires" and see the list.
How many bombs were dropped by spitfires?
There were 20,351 spitfires in total made in WWII.
How many spitfires left?
I'm not sure of the exact number left; I know there might be a few left in America, but most of them are in museums in England. The Imperial war museum in England has a few flying examples. Addendum: The BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) based at RAF Coningsby flies a number of Spitfires (one of which was actually in the Battle of Britain).
