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The Supermarine Spitfire is an icon and one of the most famous planes of World War Two. Designed by R.J Mitchel, it would provide vital services for the Allies throughout the Second World War and became one of the few Allied aircraft to be manufactured before, throughout and after the war. In...

There is something special about a Spitfire. It holds a special place in history and is a truly remarkable fighter. It proved so decisive in changing the course of the war, but how did this plane come to be the one we know today? This short documentary aims to unveil the development and...

Username: Ozhawk40 First name: Peter Category: Advanced Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: Airfix Model Type: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I Aftermarket additions: Montex paint masks, Eduard seat belts, decals from the spares box. Details: Spitfire Mk1 AZ-Q X4009 234 Squadron as flown by Flight...

A Walrus taking off or landing in Northern waters in front of HMS Belfast. Possibly one of the ugliest amphibians ever built and certainly the ugliest to come out of the Supermarine works but one of the toughest and most useful it could do a loop and withstand a 6g catapult launch and there are...

Username: destrozas First name: Sergio Category: intermeadilly Scale: 1/72 Manufacturer: Airfix #A1071A Model Type: supermarine spitfire MK IA accesory: none profile The plane Spitfire MK IA the Nº92 sqn X4561 based on Pembrey, Wales during August 1940 and Manson, kent during...

Would Supermarine getting a production contract for the Type 224 (most likely with a Kestrel engine and radiator) be a help or hindrance to Supermarine getting the Spitfire MkI into production. I was wondering because before the Spit Supermarines were a Flying Boat and Seaplane maker and had...

RATO take off.

Username: Lucky 13 First name: Jan Category: Longtime pat.....resident (Intermediate) Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: Tamiya Model Type: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb Aftermarket Additions: Aftermarket decals.

The ultimate Spitfire or a Spitfire too far?

Hello everyone, This is yet another of my major threads. I were wondering, what Spitfire mark do you either like the most or assume is better than the rest? Basically, which is the best Spitfire mark? Personally, I think the XIX is quite cool, but my favourite for now would have to be the...

Supermarine Spitfire at IWM Duxford, August 2008. http://www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircraft-of-ww2/supermarine-spitfire.php

Spitfire profiles. Source unknown.

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