Royal Air Force Veteran
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Owner:
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Tiree54
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Released:
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Friday, October 2, 2020
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Origin:
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West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Royal Air Force Veteran - RAF Spitfire.
I would like to visit as many caches near current and disused Royal Air Force Airfields in the UK and relive my past experiences.
Photographs would be appreciated
The Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force before, during, and afterWorld War 11. Many variants of the Spitfire were built, using several wing configurations, and it was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft.[It was also the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war. The Spitfire continues to be popular among enthusiasts; nearly 60 remain airworthy and many more are static exhibits in aviation museums throughout the world.
During the Battle of Britain from July to October 1940, the public perceived the Spitfire to be the main RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against Nazi Germany's air force, the Lufwaffe. However, Spitfire units had a lower attrition rate and a higher victory-to-loss ratio than those flying Hurricanes because of the Spitfire's higher performance.
After the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire superseded the Hurricane to become the backbone of RAF Fighter Command, and saw action in theEuropean, Mediterranean, Pacific and Soth East-Asian theatres. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire served in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter-bomber, and trainer, and it continued to serve in these roles until the 1950's.
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