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Supermarine Spitfire

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter-aircraft family designed around an elliptical wing and developed through many Merlin- and Griffon-powered marks. It entered Royal Air Force service before World War II, played a central role in the Battle of Britain, and remained in operational use into the postwar period.

Supermarine Spitfire

Identity

Aliases
Spitfire
Family Name
Spitfire
Full Name
Supermarine Spitfire
Reusability
fully_reusable
Slug
supermarine-spitfire
Status
retired
Type
other

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Description
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter-aircraft family designed around an elliptical wing and developed through many Merlin- and Griffon-powered marks. It entered Royal Air Force service before World War II, played a central role in the Battle of Britain, and remained in operational use into the postwar period.
First Flight Year
1,936
Last Flight Year
1,954
Manufacturer Id
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Creation Time
4/26/2026, 2:27:38 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 9:29:58 AM