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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 many spitfires were built?
Figures suggest 20,351
Why were so many factories built near the Appalachian mountains?
There are many factories built there because of it's many rivers to transport goods.
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.
How many spitfires were made?
Britain made 20,351 spitfires.
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 !
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.
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 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 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)
