The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.
The Spitfire was designed as a short-range high-performance interceptor aircraft with an elliptical wing, allowing a higher top speed than several contemporary fighters, including the Hawker Hurricane.
Supermarine developed a two-seat variant known as the Mk VIII to be used for training.
About the Series
This is a series of highly illustrated books on the key machines of World War II and their combat use. Perfect for modellers and filled with colour artwork profiles, each volume details the camouflage, markings, insignia, modifications and variants of the best of the war. With extra features such as decals, photo-etched brass and masking foil.
- ISBN10 8361220798
- ISBN13 9788361220794
- Publish Date 15 December 2010
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 30 January 2014
- Publish Country PL
- Imprint Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza
- Format Paperback
- Pages 34
- Language English