NASM copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Contents Machine generated contents note: 1. Supermarine -- Origin and the Early Years -- 2.1919 -- Supermarine Meets the Challenge ...

Summary and Key Points: The Supermarine Spitfire, an iconic British fighter aircraft from World War II, was renowned for its agility and combat performance. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, it served ...

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Born from R.J. Mitchell’s radical design, the Supermarine Spitfire became Britain’s symbol of defiance in 1940. Its elliptical wings, eight Browning machine guns, and powerful Merlin engine gave it ...